Moon (2009)
Kernel Score: 87% · 6,145 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Science Fiction, Drama
Released: 2009-06-12
Runtime: 97 minutes
Is Moon worth watching?
Must-watch. An astronaut alone on a lunar base near the end of his contract finds something that makes him doubt everything. It's a quiet, clever and moving sci-fi film, carried by Sam Rockwell's excellent performance.
Watch it if you
- like thoughtful, low-key sci-fi
- enjoy a film carried by one actor
- want a mystery that pays off
Skip it if you
- want big action or effects
- dislike slow, isolated settings
Best for: Quiet solo night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Moon
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, YouTube Free, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
With only three weeks left in his three-year contract, Sam Bell is eager to return to Earth. Stationed alone at a Moon-based facility with his computer assistant GERTY, an unexpected accident sets off a series of unsettling events that shake his isolation.
Moon parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Moon is an R-rated science fiction drama about isolation, identity, and a corporate conspiracy involving human clones on a lunar base.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Psychological tension and existential dread dominate; minimal physical violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Moon
If you liked Moon, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) — 94%: Landmark sci-fi with a calm, unsettling computer
- Blade Runner (1982) — 94%: Thoughtful sci-fi about what makes someone human
- Her (2013) — 94%: Quiet, intimate sci-fi about loneliness and identity
- Arrival (2016) — 85%: Cerebral, emotional sci-fi built around a mystery
- Solaris (1972) — 89%: Slow, thoughtful sci-fi in a remote station
- Interstellar (2014) — 95%: Space-set sci-fi with real emotional weight
Director
Duncan Jones
Cast
- Sam Rockwell as Sam Bell
- Kevin Spacey as GERTY (voice)
- Dominique McElligott as Tess Bell
- Rosie Shaw as Little Eve
- Adrienne Shaw as Nanny
- Kaya Scodelario as Eve
- Benedict Wong as Thompson
- Matt Berry as Overmeyers
- Malcolm Stewart as Technician
- Robin Chalk as Sam Bell Clone
Moon FAQ
Is Moon worth watching?
Must-watch. An astronaut alone on a lunar base near the end of his contract finds something that makes him doubt everything. It's a quiet, clever and moving sci-fi film, carried by Sam Rockwell's excellent performance.
Where can I watch Moon?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Moon OK for kids?
Moon is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Moon is an R-rated science fiction drama about isolation, identity, and a corporate conspiracy involving human clones on a lunar base.
What movies are like Moon?
If you liked Moon, try 2001: A Space Odyssey, Blade Runner, Her and Arrival.