Iron Moon (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2016, Iron Moon is a documentary film directed by Qin Xiaoyu, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Few of us have stopped to consider the lives of the workers who manufacture the objects that make up our daily lives. We use these objects without knowing anything about the Foxconn plants in which they are made, or even where these factories are located, let alone who works in them. One such worker was the young Chinese poet Xu Lizhi, who, at the age of 24, jumped out of a building not far from where he worked at the Foxconn factory in Shenzhen.
Who’s in it. Iron Moon stars Wu Xia as Self, Xu Lizhi as Self, Wu Niaoniao as Self and Old Coalminer as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Iron 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 Iron Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Iron Moon tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Iron Moon (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Iron Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Iron Moon worth watching?
- Iron Moon holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Iron Moon?
- Iron Moon stars Wu Xia, Xu Lizhi, Wu Niaoniao, Old Coalminer and Chen Nianxi.
- When was Iron Moon released?
- Iron Moon was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.