The Moon Child (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2011, The Moon Child is a drama film directed by Delphine Gleize, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. David, a professor of dermatology, has been treating 13-year-old Romain since he was a baby. Afflicted with a rare skin condition, Romain must avoid sunlight and is condemned to live in the shade. David and Romain have become the closest of friends and nothing can separate them. But then David learns that he is about to be transferred to another clinic in another town. How will he be able to break the news to Romain? And how will Romain cope with this new crisis in his life?
Who’s in it. The Moon Child stars Vincent Lindon as David, Emmanuelle Devos as Carlotta, Caroline Proust as Louise and Nathalie Boutefeu as Eva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Moon Child has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Moon Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Moon Child tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Moon Child (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Moon Child change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Moon Child worth watching?
- The Moon Child holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Moon Child?
- The Moon Child stars Vincent Lindon, Emmanuelle Devos, Caroline Proust, Nathalie Boutefeu and Quentin Challal.
- When was The Moon Child released?
- The Moon Child was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.