Under the Hula Moon (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1995, Under the Hula Moon is an action and comedy film directed by Jeff Celentano, running about 94 minutes. “When you believe in your dreams, anything can happen.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the desert outside Cactus Gulch, Arizona, Buzzard and Betty Jean Wall live in a trailer decorated in Hawaiian themes. Betty's trying to get pregnant. Buzz wants to market "Cammo," a sun block lotion that looks like camouflage; but financing is tough to find and Betty thinks he should get a real job. Buzz's half-brother Turkey, a murderous psychopath, escapes from jail, comes to the trailer, ties up Buzz, kidnaps Betty, steals $10,000 they've just won from Publisher's Clearing Hut's Lucky Loser drawing, and heads for Mexico. Buzz is untied by Maya, an ex-girlfriend who's now a TV reporter in search of a story. They pick up Turk's trail and set out to rescue Betty.
Who’s in it. Under the Hula Moon stars Stephen Baldwin as Buzzard Wall, Emily Lloyd as Betty Wall, Chris Penn as Turk Dickson and Musetta Vander as Maya Gundinger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Under the Hula Moon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under the Hula Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under the Hula Moon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under the Hula Moon (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Under the Hula Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Under the Hula Moon worth watching?
- Under the Hula Moon holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Under the Hula Moon?
- Under the Hula Moon stars Stephen Baldwin, Emily Lloyd, Chris Penn, Musetta Vander and Pruitt Taylor Vince.
- When was Under the Hula Moon released?
- Under the Hula Moon was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.