Reaching for the Moon (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2013, Reaching for the Moon is a drama and romance film directed by Bruno Barreto, running about 118 minutes. “Two iconic women. One passion.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1951, New York poet Elizabeth Bishop travels to Rio de Janeiro to visit Mary, a college friend. The shy Elizabeth is overwhelmed by Brazilian sensuality. She is the antithesis to Mary’s dashing partner, architect Lota de Macedo Soares. Mary is jealous, but unconventional Lota is determined to have both women at all costs. This eternal triangle plays out against the backdrop of the military coup of 1964. Bishop’s moving poems are at the core of a film which lushly illustrates a crucial phase in the life of this influential Pulitzer prize-winning poet.
Who’s in it. Reaching for the Moon stars Miranda Otto as Elizabeth Bishop, Glória Pires as Lota de Macedo Soares, Tracy Middendorf as Mary Morse and Treat Williams as Robert Lowell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Reaching for the Moon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Reaching for the Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Reaching for the Moon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Reaching for the Moon (2013)?
- In US, Reaching for the Moon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Reaching for the Moon worth watching?
- Reaching for the Moon holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Reaching for the Moon?
- Reaching for the Moon stars Miranda Otto, Glória Pires, Tracy Middendorf, Treat Williams and Marcello Airoldi.
- When was Reaching for the Moon released?
- Reaching for the Moon was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.