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The Moon and Back

Play trailer Poster for The Moon and Back PG-13,  2022,  1h 14m,  Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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High school senior Lydia Gilbert feels lost after her father's death, until she discovers a space opera script written by him. Equipped with a VHS camera and pocket change, she decides to honor her dad and make the script a reality.
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Eddie Harrison film-authority.com May 8, 2024
4/5
…a lovely, evocative film that’s easy to watch and enjoy, but contains valuable kernels of truth; it’s totally recommended… Go to Full Review
Andrea Beach Common Sense Media Apr 30, 2024
Teens will relate to Lydia's conflicting need for change and resistance to it, while gently exploring issues of grief, loss, and moving on. Go to Full Review
Don Shanahan Film Obsessive Apr 25, 2024
4/5
A sweet little gem that stands to be a love letter to so many things for any number of audiences. Go to Full Review
Josh Bell Crooked Marquee Apr 23, 2024
B-
Intermittently heartwarming dramedy. Go to Full Review
Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal Apr 22, 2024
2.5/5
Scattered throughout "The Moon & Back" are strong moments about all of the benefits you can gain elsewhere as you scale back one dream. You just have to scale back your expectations for the film conveying that message. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Leah Bleich

Director

Isabel May

Lydia

Missi Pyle

Diane Gilbert

Nat Faxon

Peter Gilbert

P.J. Byrne

Mr. Martin

Miles Gutierrez-Riley

Simon

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Movie Info

Synopsis High school senior Lydia Gilbert feels lost after her father's death, until she discovers a space opera script written by him. Equipped with a VHS camera and pocket change, she decides to honor her dad and make the script a reality.
Director
Leah Bleich
Producer
Tessa Byford
Screenwriter
Leah Bleich
Distributor
Lionsgate
Production Co
Prodigium Pictures, Wayfarer Studios
Rating
PG-13 (Some Teen Drinking|Suggestive Material|Strong Language)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 23, 2024
Runtime
1h 14m
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