Moonbase (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1997, Moonbase is a science fiction film directed by Paolo Mazzucato, running about 90 minutes. “Welcome to the dark side of the moon.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The most dangerous criminals in the universe escape from the Off-World Penitentiary and stow away to the quiet Moonbase Waste Disposal Plant. Hidden beneath the lunar surface lies an arsenal of nuclear warheads- the inmates' passport home to earth. Moonbase Commander John Russell launches a desperate fight to save his crew from a force capable of laying waste to an entire planet.
Who’s in it. Moonbase stars Scott Plank as John Russell, Jocelyn Seagrave as Dana Morgan, Robert O'Reilly as Karl Stark and Kurt Fuller as Deckert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Moonbase has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moonbase page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moonbase tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moonbase (1997)?
- In US, Moonbase is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Moonbase worth watching?
- Moonbase holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moonbase?
- Moonbase stars Scott Plank, Jocelyn Seagrave, Robert O'Reilly, Kurt Fuller and Randy Vasquez.
- When was Moonbase released?
- Moonbase was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.