Moon (2009)
A solitary astronaut's three-year mission unravels into a bleak, suspenseful mystery on the lunar surface.
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.
How intense is Moon?
Moon is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Moon feels like
- Tone
- melancholysuspensefulcerebralbleak
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Moon
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Moon for you?
Is Moon scary?
Only a little. Moon has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Moon gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Moon sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Moon OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Moon?
Moon runs 1h 37m.
Where can I stream Moon?
Moon is streaming on Pluto TV, YouTube (free) and Tubi.
Does Moon have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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