Murder on the Moon (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1989, Murder on the Moon is an action, mystery, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. After a nuclear war on Earth, the Soviet Union and the U.S. both establish outposts on the moon. When a murder occurs on the outpost, both U.S. and Soviet investigators are forced to work on the case together.
Who’s in it. Murder on the Moon stars Brigitte Nielsen as Maggie Bartok, Julian Sands as Maj. Stepan Gregorivitj Kirilenko, Gerald McRaney as Dennis Huff and Jane Lapotaire as Louise Mackey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Murder on the Moon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murder on the Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder on the Moon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder on the Moon (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Murder on the Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Murder on the Moon worth watching?
- Murder on the Moon holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, mystery, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder on the Moon?
- Murder on the Moon stars Brigitte Nielsen, Julian Sands, Gerald McRaney, Jane Lapotaire and Brian Cox.
- When was Murder on the Moon released?
- Murder on the Moon was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.