Tykho Moon (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1996, Tykho Moon is a science fiction film directed by Enki Bilal, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. The McBee family has erected a government over a future 'colony', that looks like a run-down Paris divided into sectors by the Berlin Wall. All male family members suffer from a mysterious disease and are in urgent need of organ transplants. The perfect donor, Tykho Moon, probably has been killed in a fire, but according to rumours he's still alive. Although assassins stalk the family members, the McBees start a hunt for Tykho. Trying to escape the dragnet, Alex, a sculptor, meets Lena, a killer posing as a whore.
Who’s in it. Tykho Moon stars Johan Leysen as Anikst, Michel Piccoli as Mac Bee / frère Mac Bee, Julie Delpy as Lena and Marie Laforêt as Eva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Tykho Moon 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 Tykho Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tykho Moon tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tykho Moon (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tykho Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tykho Moon worth watching?
- Tykho Moon holds an audience score of 5.6 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 Tykho Moon?
- Tykho Moon stars Johan Leysen, Michel Piccoli, Julie Delpy, Marie Laforêt and Richard Bohringer.
- When was Tykho Moon released?
- Tykho Moon was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.