# Moon (2009)

> A solitary lunar worker discovers that the corporation sustaining Earth’s future has made his own identity expendable.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10480

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Science Fiction, Drama
- Director: Duncan Jones
- Cast: Sam Rockwell, Kevin Spacey, Dominique McElligott, Rosie Shaw, Adrienne Shaw, Kaya Scodelario, Benedict Wong, Matt Berry
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1182345/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, claustrophobic, thoughtful, late night viewing, thoughtful movie night

## Synopsis

A solitary worker on the moon faces a crisis of identity and sanity as he uncovers unsettling truths about his existence.

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