Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- breezy
- loony
- lazy sunday
- lighthearted movie night
What critics said
Critics found Richard Dreyfuss and the ensemble intermittently funny and energetic, but broadly agreed that the political satire was weak, generic, and less incisive than its premise promised.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jack Noah's professional ability to mimic the deceased dictator drives the central farce and political deception.
The story takes place in the invented country of Parador, where a dictator's death creates a succession crisis.
Jack fools the masses through acting while the regime depends on maintaining the public image of its ruler.
The critics and plot both emphasize the film's focus on actors, Broadway, Hollywood, and the superficiality of show people.
Films like Moon Over Parador, and why
The Prisoner of Zenda
shared romantic comedy, political farce, and identity deception
Dave
shared fish out of water comedy, impersonation, and authoritarian political setting
Being There
shared theatrical satire, playful political intrigue, and broad ensemble comedy
Movie Details
- Director
- Paul Mazursky
- Release Date
- 1988-09-09
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (91)
Cast
- Richard Dreyfuss
- Raúl Juliá
- Sonia Braga
- Jonathan Winters
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Michael Greene
- Polly Holliday
- Milton Gonçalves
- Charo
- Marianne Sägebrecht
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Moon Over Parador about?
- A stranded American actor becomes the face of a fictional dictatorship, discovering that convincing a nation may be easier than controlling the people around him.
- What is Moon Over Parador like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Moon Over Parador as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Moon Over Parador violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Moon Over Parador as mild.
- What did critics think of Moon Over Parador?
- Critics found Richard Dreyfuss and the ensemble intermittently funny and energetic, but broadly agreed that the political satire was weak, generic, and less incisive than its premise promised.
- Which films are like Moon Over Parador?
- Films with a similar feel include The Prisoner of Zenda, Dave, and Being There.
- How long is Moon Over Parador?
- Moon Over Parador runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch Moon Over Parador?
- In United States, Moon Over Parador is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
