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Moonbound

Original title: Peterchens Mondfahrt
  • 2021
  • PG
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
715
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Moonbound (2021)
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AdventureAnimationComedyFamilyFantasySci-Fi

A young boy embarks on an intergalactic mission to save his little sister from the clutches of a vengeful man on the moon.A young boy embarks on an intergalactic mission to save his little sister from the clutches of a vengeful man on the moon.A young boy embarks on an intergalactic mission to save his little sister from the clutches of a vengeful man on the moon.

  • Director
    • Ali Samadi Ahadi
  • Writers
    • Ali Samadi Ahadi
    • Arne Nolting
  • Stars
    • Jacob Banigan
    • Stephan Benson
    • David Daria
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.9/10
    715
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ali Samadi Ahadi
    • Writers
      • Ali Samadi Ahadi
      • Arne Nolting
    • Stars
      • Jacob Banigan
      • Stephan Benson
      • David Daria
    • 6User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Trailer 1:42
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    Jacob Banigan
    • Heppler
    • (voice)
    Stephan Benson
    • Moonman
    David Daria
    • Peter
    Gerti Drassl
    • Nachtfee
    • (voice)
    Lilian Gartner
    • Anne
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • …
    Veronika Glatzner
    • Frau Maikäfer
    • (voice)
    Jolie Handler
    Jolie Handler
    • Anne
    • (US version)
    • (voice)
    • (as Jolie Natalia Handler)
    Stefko Hanushevsky
    Stefko Hanushevsky
    • Mr. Zoomzeman
    Elisabeth Kanettis
    • Mother
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • …
    Michaela Kasper
    • Frau Sumsemann
    • (voice)
    Dennis J. Kozeluh
    Dennis J. Kozeluh
    • Henry Hail
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • (as Dennis Kozeluh)
    Aleks Le
    Aleks Le
    • Peter
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Jim Libby
    • Bully
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Mellisa Mabei
    • Lightning Witch
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Proschat Madani
    • Nightfairy
    Alix Martin
    Alix Martin
    • Mrs. Ladybug
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Howard Nightingall
    Howard Nightingall
    • Mr. Zoomzeman
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • …
    Dirk Petrick
    • Peter
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Ali Samadi Ahadi
    • Writers
      • Ali Samadi Ahadi
      • Arne Nolting
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    User reviews6

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    4noshouse

    Kinda regret watching that cartoon with the kid.

    In a nutshell, using soap opera lingo, it's like a classic good vs. Bad story, just set on the moon. If we're talking about a repetitive plot, "Moonbound" is way more repetitive compared to something like "The Super Mario Bros Movie." It has the good guys, the bad guys, and the saving-the-day routine, but it lacks the additional plot twists involving the main character's struggles and romantic entanglements. This movie didn't really leave an impression. Maybe it's safe to say it's an animated film more suited for kids. After all, the whole rescue plot flows smoothly without much complexity or guessing involved.
    4lbsa71

    Why is European child movies always this dumb and boring?

    I am European, so I'm entitled to this question. I want my money and 90 minutes of my life back. This movie is straight to streaming material, stay well away from it in the cinemas. It is a prime example of how inferior European filmmaking is to American filmmaking when it comes to creating captivating movies that you can watch together with your children. This movie has no character development, no real engaging conflict, nothing in it for the parents. Just a shallow, derivative storyline peppered with sudden uncalled for jerks, farts and falls. Because, you know, children. And don't get me started on the uncomfortable stereotypes.
    2Rectangular_businessman

    Terrible

    This is perhaps one of the worst movie I have seen in recent years, animated or not.

    Its absolutely baffling how it manages to both nonsensical but also incredibly cliched and unimaginative, jumping randomly from one thing to another almost like "We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story ", but without none of the cheesy 90s charm that movie had.

    The animation is not that bad. Not great, but not terrible either. But the writing, on the other hand, its absolutely atrocious. I know this is a something made for very little kids and all that jazz, but I genuinelly believe this is the type of movie that can make kids dumber.

    It doesn't even teach anything to kids, is just dumb.
    2zbajic-1

    Modern shallow quick production

    No storyline development, just put everything together and make a cartoon. Was not even interesting for my kids. Typical modern quick production junk, just quantity over quality.
    8silicontourist

    Plenty To Be Over The Moon About With This Wonderfully Made Masterpiece!

    Loved this little gem. It was just so fun!

    I like the line in this said by the nasty Moonman quote, "The Good, The Bug and The Ugly", unquote. Though I think I would have said, "The Good, The Sad and The Bugly". You'll know why should you choose to view this annimated delight.

    It has all the hallmarks of childrens entertainment (no matter what size or age should that child be... :) lol). Bullies, Crazies, Bad guy...Booo, Fairy...yay, whacky script and lovely graphics and - the most important of all - that feel good factor that just makes you thoroughly HAPPY!

    I have never seen an Austrian, German animated film collaboration before (not that it really matters what countries are involved...its either good or its bad is all that matters).

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    • Trivia
      The children's book upon which this film is based was written in 1915. The cannibalism aspect of the book's plot does not feature in the movie.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Zoomzeman: [complaining] I like your sister better Peter

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    • Release date
      • September 6, 2022 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • Austria
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Lunáticos
    • Production companies
      • Brave New Work
      • Coop99 Filmproduktion
      • Fish Blowing Bubbles
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      • €7,600,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,754,622
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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