The Moon Jellyfish Dream (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1999, The Moon Jellyfish Dream is a drama, fantasy and romance film directed by Kuninori Yamazaki, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Tetsuro lives a quiet and steady life, with cycling as his only passion. But after dreaming of a translucent jellyfish, his world begins to shift in unsettling ways. What starts as small disruptions soon escalates—intimacy falters, and his beloved bicycle is stolen by a mysterious cross-dressed man. As he chases after the thief, Tetsuro encounters a series of enigmatic figures, drawing him deeper into a world where reality and illusion blur beyond recognition.
Who’s in it. The Moon Jellyfish Dream stars Eiji Nakamura as Tetsuro, Naoshi Matsuzawa as Jackie, a crossdresser, Yamakiyo as Mibu, the man with sunglasses and Yuya Ishikawa as Man in goggles.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Moon Jellyfish Dream has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Moon Jellyfish Dream page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Moon Jellyfish Dream tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Moon Jellyfish Dream (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Moon Jellyfish Dream change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Moon Jellyfish Dream worth watching?
- The Moon Jellyfish Dream holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Moon Jellyfish Dream?
- The Moon Jellyfish Dream stars Eiji Nakamura, Naoshi Matsuzawa, Yamakiyo and Yuya Ishikawa.
- When was The Moon Jellyfish Dream released?
- The Moon Jellyfish Dream was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.