Meerkat Moonship (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2018, Meerkat Moonship is a fantasy film directed by Hanneke Schutte, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Timid, wildly imaginative 13-year-old Gideonette de La Rey learns that the name she was given comes with it a horrible curse. After her father dies, Gideonette is paralyzed by fear and is sent to live on a farm in the forest with her grandparents where she befriends a young deaf boy who is “training” to become an astronaut and preparing to fly away in a Moonship that Gideonette’s grandfather had built.
Who’s in it. Meerkat Moonship stars Anchen du Plessis as Gideonette De La Rey, Rika Sennett as Ouma Koekie, Pierre van Pletzen as Oupa Willem and Themba Ntuli as Bhubesi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Meerkat Moonship has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Meerkat Moonship page.
If you liked it. Fans of Meerkat Moonship tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meerkat Moonship (2018)?
- In US, Meerkat Moonship is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Meerkat Moonship worth watching?
- Meerkat Moonship holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Meerkat Moonship?
- Meerkat Moonship stars Anchen du Plessis, Rika Sennett, Pierre van Pletzen, Themba Ntuli and Hanlé Barnard.
- When was Meerkat Moonship released?
- Meerkat Moonship was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.