Moonshot
Two mismatched college students stow away on a Mars-bound shuttle, discovering that an interplanetary adventure can complicate—and clarify—their romantic plans.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- witty
- hopeful
- date night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics found the space-set romantic comedy predictable and conventional, while generally valuing the entertaining performances of Lana Condor and Cole Sprouse.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The central romantic misunderstandings and mismatched-couple structure unfold aboard a shuttle traveling to colonized Mars.
Walt sneaks aboard the Mars shuttle to reunite with his significant other, forcing him to hide his stowaway status.
Terraforming and Mars colonization provide the colorful premise while the emotional focus remains on young romance and companionship.
Walt and Sophie join forces during an unauthorized journey from Earth toward Mars and their respective partners.
Films like Moonshot, and why
The Space Between Us
science fiction romance built around young adults, interplanetary travel, and breezy comedic chemistry
The Princess Switch
lighthearted teen romance combining fish out of water comedy with an unusual speculative setting
The Perfect Date
young-adult romantic comedy driven by mismatched partners, relationship complications, and an escapist premise
Zoe
romantic science fiction with youthful protagonists and a playful approach to technologically transformed relationships
Movie Details
- Director
- Christopher Winterbauer
- Release Date
- 2022-05-05
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (197)
Cast
- Cole Sprouse
- Lana Condor
- Mason Gooding
- Emily Rudd
- Christine Adams
- Michelle Buteau
- Zach Braff
- Cameron Esposito
- Sunita Deshpande
- Davey Johnson
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- 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 Moonshot about?
- Two mismatched college students stow away on a Mars-bound shuttle, discovering that an interplanetary adventure can complicate—and clarify—their romantic plans.
- What is Moonshot like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Moonshot as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Moonshot violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Moonshot.
- What did critics think of Moonshot?
- Critics found the space-set romantic comedy predictable and conventional, while generally valuing the entertaining performances of Lana Condor and Cole Sprouse.
- Which films are like Moonshot?
- Films with a similar feel include The Space Between Us, The Princess Switch, The Perfect Date, and Zoe.
- How long is Moonshot?
- Moonshot runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Moonshot?
- In United States, Moonshot is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex.
