Moon (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 7.6

Moon poster

Released in 2009, Moon is a drama and science fiction film directed by Duncan Jones, running about 97 minutes. “250,000 miles from home, the hardest thing to face...is yourself.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. With only three weeks left in his three year contract, Sam Bell is getting anxious to finally return to Earth. He is the only occupant of a Moon-based manufacturing facility along with his computer and assistant, GERTY. When he has an accident however, he wakens to find that he is not alone.

Who’s in it. Moon stars Sam Rockwell as Sam Bell, Kevin Spacey as GERTY (voice), Dominique McElligott as Tess Bell and Rosie Shaw as Little Eve, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Moon has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Moon page.

If you liked it. Fans of Moon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Moon (2009)?
In US, Moon is available to 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 Moon worth watching?
Moon holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Moon?
Moon stars Sam Rockwell, Kevin Spacey, Dominique McElligott, Rosie Shaw and Adrienne Shaw.
When was Moon released?
Moon was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.