Luna (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1979, Luna is a drama film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, running about 142 minutes. “Between a mother and son. Between the delicate boundaries of love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While touring in Italy, a recently-widowed American opera singer has an incestuous relationship with her 15-year-old son to help him overcome his heroin addiction.
Who’s in it. Luna stars Jill Clayburgh as Caterina Silveri, Matthew Barry as Joe Silveri, Veronica Lazăr as Marina and Renato Salvatori as Communist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Luna 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 Luna page.
If you liked it. Fans of Luna tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Luna (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Luna change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Luna worth watching?
- Luna 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 Luna?
- Luna stars Jill Clayburgh, Matthew Barry, Veronica Lazăr, Renato Salvatori and Fred Gwynne.
- When was Luna released?
- Luna was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.