Moon (2009)
250,000 miles from home, the hardest thing to face...is yourself.
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.
Director: Duncan Jones
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: June 12, 2009
Cast
- Sam Rockwell - Sam Bell
- Kevin Spacey - GERTY (voice)
- Dominique McElligott - Tess Bell
- Rosie Shaw - Little Eve
- Adrienne Shaw - Nanny
- Kaya Scodelario - Eve
- Benedict Wong - Thompson
- Matt Berry - Overmeyers
- Malcolm Stewart - Technician
- Robin Chalk - Sam Bell Clone
Screenplay
- Nathan Parker (Screenplay)
- Duncan Jones (Story)
Music: Clint Mansell, Chesney Hawkes
Cinematography: Gary Shaw
Editing: Nicolas Gaster
Production: Lunar Industries, Liberty Films, Xingu Films, Limelight Fund, Independent
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: Español, English
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $10M
Original Language: en
Themes
Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Visions of Future and Technology, Technological Overlord: AI and Society, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Dystopian Societal Collapse
Keywords
future, moon, artificial intelligence (a.i.), isolation, dystopia, space, moon base, psychological thriller, human clone, lunar mission, corporate conspiracy, existential crisis, intense
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Moon about?
- 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.
- Who directed Moon?
- Moon was directed by Duncan Jones.
- Who stars in Moon?
- Moon stars Sam Rockwell, Kevin Spacey, Dominique McElligott, Rosie Shaw, Adrienne Shaw, Kaya Scodelario.
- How long is Moon?
- Moon has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Moon?
- Moon is a Science Fiction, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Moon?
- Moon had a budget of $5M.
- How much did Moon gross?
- Moon grossed $10M worldwide.
- Where was Moon produced?
- Moon was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Moon?
- The themes of Moon include: Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Visions of Future and Technology, Technological Overlord: AI and Society, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Dystopian Societal Collapse.