Under the Same Moon (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2008, Under the Same Moon is a drama film directed by Patricia Riggen, running about 106 minutes. “The love between a mother and a son knows no Boundraries.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tells the parallel stories of nine-year-old Carlitos and his mother, Rosario. In the hopes of providing a better life for her son, Rosario works illegally in the U.S. while her mother cares for Carlitos back in Mexico.
Who’s in it. Under the Same Moon stars Kate del Castillo as Rosario, Adrián Alonso as Carlos 'Carlitos' Reyes, Eugenio Derbez as Enrique and America Ferrera as Martha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Under the Same Moon has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $23.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Under the Same Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under the Same Moon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under the Same Moon (2008)?
- In US, Under the Same Moon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Under the Same Moon worth watching?
- Under the Same Moon holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Under the Same Moon?
- Under the Same Moon stars Kate del Castillo, Adrián Alonso, Eugenio Derbez, America Ferrera and Angelina Peláez.
- When was Under the Same Moon released?
- Under the Same Moon was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.