Dark Side of the Moon (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 7

Dark Side of the Moon poster

Released in 2002, Dark Side of the Moon is a documentary film directed by William Karel, running about 52 minutes. “Top secret.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A French documentary or, one might say more accurately, a mockumentary, by director William Karel which originally aired on Arte in 2002 with the title Opération Lune. The basic premise for the film is the theory that the television footage from the Apollo 11 Moon landing was faked and actually recorded in a studio by the CIA with help from director Stanley Kubrick.

Who’s in it. Dark Side of the Moon stars Philippe Faure as Narrator (voice), Christiane Kubrick as Self, Jan Harlan as Self and Vernon Walters as Self - CIA, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Dark Side of the Moon has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Tenk and rent or buy it from Tenk. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Side of the Moon page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dark Side of the Moon tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dark Side of the Moon (2002)?
In CA, Dark Side of the Moon is available to stream on Tenk, and rent or buy from Tenk. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Dark Side of the Moon worth watching?
Dark Side of the Moon holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Dark Side of the Moon?
Dark Side of the Moon stars Philippe Faure, Christiane Kubrick, Jan Harlan, Vernon Walters and Farouk Elbaz.
When was Dark Side of the Moon released?
Dark Side of the Moon was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.