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Moonfall

Moonfall

Science Fiction · Adventure · Action · 2022

A mysterious force knocks the moon from its orbit around Earth and sends it hurtling on a collision course with life as we know it.

Movie details

Moonfall

“Humanity will face the dark side of the Moon.”

2022 Science Fiction · Adventure · Action 2h 11m

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TMDB

6.3 / 10

Community rating

A mysterious force knocks the moon from its orbit around Earth and sends it hurtling on a collision course with life as we know it.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Roland Emmerich

Written by

Harald Kloser · Spenser Cohen · Roland Emmerich

Halle Berry

Halle Berry

Jocinda Fowler

Patrick Wilson

Patrick Wilson

Brian Harper

John Bradley

John Bradley

KC Houseman

Charlie Plummer

Charlie Plummer

Sonny Harper

Kelly Yu

Kelly Yu

Michelle

Michael Peña

Michael Peña

Tom Lopez

Carolina Bartczak

Carolina Bartczak

Brenda Lopez

Court is in session

Put Moonfall on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.