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Moving (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 5.7

Moving poster

Released in 1988, Moving is a comedy film directed by Alan Metter, running about 89 minutes. “One family's experience with the M-word.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Arlo accepts what seems to him to be a dream promotion to Idaho. He soon discovers, however, that moving has its own share of problems.

Who’s in it. Moving stars Richard Pryor as Arlo Pear, Beverly Todd as Monica Pear, Stacey Dash as Casey Pear and Raphael Harris as Marshall Pear, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Moving has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moving page.

If you liked it. Fans of Moving tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Moving (1988)?
In US, Moving is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Moving worth watching?
Moving holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Moving?
Moving stars Richard Pryor, Beverly Todd, Stacey Dash, Raphael Harris and Ishmael Harris.
When was Moving released?
Moving was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.