The Moon Witch (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1985, The Moon Witch is a drama film directed by Bakyt Karagulov, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. A village boy awaits his father's return from the front. Though he doesn't yet know the alphabet, he begins composing letters and enrolls in school early to learn to write. He believes the Moon Witch — a figure from a fairytale — is behind all the misfortunes of war. In his dreams, he battles her on the moon as she casts black letters — death notices — down to Earth...
Who’s in it. The Moon Witch stars Izobar Dushenaliev as Erkin, Svetlana Chebodaeva-Chaptikova as Asylkan, Kapar Medetbekov as Burhan and Aliman Dzhangorozova as Marjan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Moon Witch sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Moon Witch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Moon Witch tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Moon Witch (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Moon Witch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Moon Witch worth watching?
- The Moon Witch holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Moon Witch?
- The Moon Witch stars Izobar Dushenaliev, Svetlana Chebodaeva-Chaptikova, Kapar Medetbekov, Aliman Dzhangorozova and Koisun Karasartova.
- When was The Moon Witch released?
- The Moon Witch was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.