The Two Who Stole the Moon (1962): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1962, The Two Who Stole the Moon is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Jan Batory, running about 80 minutes.

What it’s about. Twin brothers, Jacek and Placek, are the town's troublemakers. They're lazy, greedy and also cruel. They despise hard work, so they cook up a plan to make easy money that would make them rich for the rest of their lives: steal the moon and sell it. They set on a journey to find a place where the moon would be low enough for them to steal. Before they leave, they take the last loaf of bread from their poor hardworking mother. After numerous adventures the boys manage to catch the moon in a fishing net. But it is only the beginning of their troubles.

Who’s in it. The Two Who Stole the Moon stars Lech Kaczynski as Jacek, Jaroslaw Kaczynski as Placek, Helena Grossówna as Mother and Jadwiga Kuryluk as Nieborak's mother, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Two Who Stole 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 The Two Who Stole the Moon page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Two Who Stole the Moon tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.