Mountains of the Moon (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1990, Mountains of the Moon is a drama, adventure, mystery and history film directed by Bob Rafelson, running about 136 minutes. “Two strangers made friends by a savage land. Two friends made enemies by the civilized world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Captain Richard Francis Burton's and Lt. John Hanning Speke's expedition to find the source of the Nile river in the name of Queen Victoria's British Empire. The film tells the story of their meeting, their friendship emerging amidst hardship, and then dissolving after their journey.
Who’s in it. Mountains of the Moon stars Patrick Bergin as Richard Burton, John Savident as Lord Murchison, Richard E. Grant as Oliphant and Fiona Shaw as Isabel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Mountains of the Moon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mountains of the Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mountains of the Moon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mountains of the Moon (1990)?
- In CA, Mountains of the Moon is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mountains of the Moon worth watching?
- Mountains of the Moon holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, mystery and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mountains of the Moon?
- Mountains of the Moon stars Patrick Bergin, John Savident, Richard E. Grant, Fiona Shaw and Iain Glen.
- When was Mountains of the Moon released?
- Mountains of the Moon was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.