Movies About The Moon

From Peter Bogdanovich, starring Ryan O'Neal, Tatum O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, John Hillerman
Rated PG

Paper Moon is a 1973 American comedy-drama film directed by Peter Bogdanovich and starring Ryan and Tatum O'Neal as a father and daughter duo who con people during the Great Depression. The two come across Moses Pray (played by Madeline Kahn), a con artist, who helps them set up a scam to make money on the road. Along the way, they form a strong bond and learn what it means to be family. Through their journey, they come across a variety of interesting characters and have a few close calls with the law. The film is an exploration of the bond between a father and daughter, and it won an Oscar for Tatum O'Neal as the youngest ever person to be awarded an Oscar.

From David Sington, starring Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Eugene Cernan, Michael Collins
Rated PG

In the Shadow of the Moon is a 2007 documentary film directed by David Sington about the American Apollo missions to the Moon. It follows the lives of the nine surviving astronauts from the Apollo missions from 1969 to 1972, as they share their personal and professional experiences during the epic journey. The film features archival footage and rare interviews with each of the astronauts, as they reflect on their missions, the events of the time, and the legacy of the Apollo program. The film also examines the technological and political context of the Apollo program and its impact on subsequent space exploration today.

From Duncan Jones, starring Sam Rockwell, Kevin Spacey, Dominique McElligott, Rosie Shaw
Rated R

Moon is a science fiction-drama film written and directed by Duncan Jones and starring Sam Rockwell. It tells the story of Sam Bell, a solitary astronaut working on a three-year solo contract to extract a precious resource from the moon's surface. His only companion is the computerized voice of GERTY, to whom he confides his thoughts and feelings. When his health is jeopardized, he discovers a strange, unexpected visitor on the lunar surface. The film explores themes of identity, loneliness, and purpose, as Sam struggles to come to terms with the secrets of his past that have been kept from him. It is a psychological thriller that ultimately leads to a powerful conclusion about the fragility of life and the power of self-determination.

From Wes Anderson, starring Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward, Bruce Willis, Bill Murray
Rated PG-13

Moonrise Kingdom is a 2012 romantic comedy-drama directed by Wes Anderson, starring Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, and Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward as the two young lovers. The movie follows the story of two 12-year-olds who fall in love and decide to run away together. The boy, Sam, is an orphaned Khaki Scout and the girl, Suzy, is the daughter of a local lawyer and his wife. The two young lovers embark on a wild adventure, pursued by their families, the police, and a group of scouts. Along the way, they come across a variety of characters from Suzy's three eccentric siblings to a kindly police officer and a wise old man who helps guide them in their journey. In the end, the couple decide to stay together, forever. Moonrise Kingdom is a whimsical and charming film that captures the joy and innocence of first love. Wes Anderson's signature style of artfully composed shots, vivid colors and quirky characters makes this film a delight to watch.

From Barry Jenkins, starring Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Trevante Rhodes, Alex R. Hibbert
Rated R

From Milos Forman, starring Jim Carrey, Danny DeVito, Gerry Becker, Greyson Erik Pendry
Rated R

From Robert Mulligan, starring Sam Waterston, Tess Harper, Gail Strickland, Reese Witherspoon
Rated PG-13

From Patricia Riggen, starring Eugenio Derbez, Kate del Castillo, Adrian Alonso, Maya Zapata
Rated PG-13

From Roman Polanski, starring Hugh Grant, Kristin Scott Thomas, Emmanuelle Seigner, Peter Coyote
Rated R

From Norman Jewison, starring Cher, Nicolas Cage, Olympia Dukakis, Danny Aiello
Rated PG

From Tony Goldwyn, starring Diane Lane, Viggo Mortensen, Bobby Boriello, Anna Paquin
Rated R

From Woody Allen, starring Colin Firth, Emma Stone, Marcia Gay Harden, Hamish Linklater
Rated PG-13

From Michael Bay, starring Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tyrese Gibson, Josh Duhamel
Rated PG-13

From Lewis Gilbert, starring Roger Moore, Lois Chiles, Michael Lonsdale, Richard Kiel
Rated PG

From Directors: Joe Dante, Carl Gottlieb, Peter Horton, John Landis, Robert K. Weiss, starring Rosanna Arquette, Michelle Pfeiffer, Arsenio Hall, Donald F. Muhich
Rated R

From Antoine Bardou-Jacquet, starring Rupert Grint, Ron Perlman, Robert Sheehan, Stephen Campbell Moore
Rated R