The Moon and the Sledgehammer (1971): cast, story & where to watch

1971 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 1971, The Moon and the Sledgehammer is a documentary film directed by Philip Trevelyan, running about 65 minutes.

What it’s about. The Page family lives without electricity or running water deep in the Sussex woods. Amidst ever-growing modernity and industrialization, the family carries out chores, hunts pheasants, builds steam engines, and postulates on man's trip to the moon. They demonstrate fine lateral thinking and, through their particular delivery, display fears and concerns about pollution, intensive farming, mechanization, and self-fulfillment during a time of technological advancement.

Who’s in it. The Moon and the Sledgehammer stars Mr. Page as Himself, Jim Page as Himself, Peter Page as Himself and Kathy Page as Herself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Moon and the Sledgehammer has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Moon and the Sledgehammer page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Moon and the Sledgehammer 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 The Moon and the Sledgehammer (1971)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Moon and the Sledgehammer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Moon and the Sledgehammer worth watching?
The Moon and the Sledgehammer holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Moon and the Sledgehammer?
The Moon and the Sledgehammer stars Mr. Page, Jim Page, Peter Page, Kathy Page and Nancy Page.
When was The Moon and the Sledgehammer released?
The Moon and the Sledgehammer was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.