Moon Over Parador (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1988, Moon Over Parador is a comedy and romance film directed by Paul Mazursky, running about 103 minutes. “He's not the first actor to impersonate a president... but he may be the last.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Little known actor, Jack Noah, is working on location in the dictatorship of Parador at the time the dictator dies. The dictator's right hand man, Roberto, makes Jack an offer he cannot refuse.. to play the dictator. Jack's acting skills fool the masses but not close friends and employees of the dictator.
Who’s in it. Moon Over Parador stars Richard Dreyfuss as Jack Noah, Raúl Juliá as Roberto Strausmann, Sônia Braga as Madonna and Jonathan Winters as Ralph, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Moon Over Parador has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moon Over Parador page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moon Over Parador tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moon Over Parador (1988)?
- In US, Moon Over Parador is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Moon Over Parador worth watching?
- Moon Over Parador holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moon Over Parador?
- Moon Over Parador stars Richard Dreyfuss, Raúl Juliá, Sônia Braga, Jonathan Winters and Regina Casé.
- When was Moon Over Parador released?
- Moon Over Parador was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.