Castaway on the Moon (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2009, Castaway on the Moon is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Lee Hae-jun, running about 119 minutes. “Once in a life time, There comes a moment that you live in HOPE.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mr. Kim is jobless, lost in debt and has been dumped by his girlfriend. He decides to end it all by jumping into the Han River - only to find himself washed up on a small, mid-river island. He soon abandons thoughts of suicide or rescue and begins a new life as a castaway. His antics catch the attention of a young woman whose apartment overlooks the river. Her discovery changes both their lives.
Who’s in it. Castaway on the Moon stars Jung Jae-young as Mr. Kim, Jung Ryeo-won as Kim Jung-Yeon, Yang Mi-kyung as Seung-geun's mother and Jang So-yeon as Seung-geun's Girlfriend, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Castaway on the Moon 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 Castaway on the Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Castaway on the Moon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Castaway on the Moon (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Castaway on the Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Castaway on the Moon worth watching?
- Castaway on the Moon holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Castaway on the Moon?
- Castaway on the Moon stars Jung Jae-young, Jung Ryeo-won, Yang Mi-kyung, Jang So-yeon and Park Young-seo.
- When was Castaway on the Moon released?
- Castaway on the Moon was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.