Half Moon (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2007, Half Moon is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Bahman Ghobadi, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Mamo, an old and legendary Kurdish musician living in Iran, plans to give one final concert in Iraqi Kurdistan. After seven months of trying to get a permit and rounding up his ten sons, he sets out for the long and troublesome journey in a derelict bus, denying a recurring vision of his own death at half moon. Halfway the party halts at a small village to pick up female singer Hesho, which will only add to the difficulty of the undertaking, as it is forbidden for Iranian women to sing in public, let alone in the company of men. But Mamo is determined to carry through, if not for the gullible antics of the bus driver.
Who’s in it. Half Moon stars Golshifteh Farahani as Niwemang, Ismail Ghaffari as Mamo, Allah-Morad Rashtian and Farzin Sabooni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Half Moon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Half Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Half Moon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Half Moon (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Half Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Half Moon worth watching?
- Half Moon holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Half Moon?
- Half Moon stars Golshifteh Farahani, Ismail Ghaffari, Allah-Morad Rashtian, Farzin Sabooni and Kambiz Arshi.
- When was Half Moon released?
- Half Moon was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.