# The Dish (2000)

> A remote Australian dish crew races against technical mishaps and cultural misunderstandings to help broadcast the moon landing to the world.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2995

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, History
- Director: Rob Sitch
- Cast: Sam Neill, Patrick Warburton, Kevin Harrington, Tom Long, Eliza Szonert, Roy Billing, John McMartin, Bille Brown
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0205873/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, understated, warm, lazy sunday, family movie night

## Synopsis

A humorous take on a pivotal moment in history, where cultural differences collide in the name of space exploration.

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