Moon Child (1992): cast, story & where to watch

1992 · Film · ★ 5.6

Moon Child poster

Released in 1992, Moon Child is a fantasy, drama and science fiction film directed by Agustí Villaronga, running about 118 minutes.

What it’s about. Adopted by a treacherous semi-scientific cult where extraordinary mental powers are common, extraordinary 12-year-old David begins an archetypal journey across two continents to find his destiny as Child of the Moon.

Who’s in it. Moon Child stars Maribel Martín as Victoria, Lisa Gerrard as Georgina, Lucía Bosè as Directora and Mary Carrillo as Anciana carbonera, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Moon Child has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moon Child page.

If you liked it. Fans of Moon Child tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Moon Child (1992)?
In US, Moon Child is available to stream on Philo, Night Flight Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Moon Child worth watching?
Moon Child holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Moon Child?
Moon Child stars Maribel Martín, Lisa Gerrard, Lucía Bosè, Mary Carrillo and Günter Meisner.
When was Moon Child released?
Moon Child was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.