Over the Moon
2020 · Movie · PG · 95 min · ★ 7.2 · 71% critics
Fueled by memories of her mother, a young girl builds a rocket and sets out for the moon to prove the existence of a legendary moon goddess. Along the way, her journey blends wonder, myth, and heartfelt determination.
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Details
- Years
- 2020
- Release date
- 2020-10-16
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 71/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (1,397 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this warm, visually dazzling musical about grief and healing, with uplifting songs and a heartfelt message; Not for you if you dislike animated musicals or want a tightly satisfying plot, and you may prefer Spellbound or Smallfoot instead.
Pros: vibrant animated visuals; emotional musical songs; heartfelt grief healing | Cons: plot feels unresolved; some songs miss; pacing can sag
Themes
- moon
- musical
- rocket
- approving
Awards & recognition
- BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film · 2022 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Animated Feature · 2020 · nominated
- Critics' Choice Movie Award — Best Animated Feature · 2020 · nominated
- BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film · 2019 · nominated
Cast & crew
Cathy Ang
as Fei Fei (voice)
Phillipa Soo
as Chang'e (voice)
Robert G. Chiu
as Chin (voice)
Ken Jeong
as Gobi (voice)
John Cho
as Father (voice)
Sandra Oh
as Mrs. Zhong (voice)
Ruthie Ann Miles
as Mother (voice)
Margaret Cho
as Auntie Ling / Gretch (voice)
Kimiko Glenn
as Auntie Mei / Lulu (voice)
Artt Butler
as Uncle / Bill (voice)
Directed by Glen Keane