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The Moon (2023)

Korean · Drama / Adventure · 129 min · 12
★ 6.5 Early — still settling 219 ratings
▸ Worth a watch
Released 2 Aug 2023
Page updated 27 Sept 2026

The Moon is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, Watcha, TVING.

The verdict

The Moon earns its keep as a steady Korean film that knows its audience. It's sitting at 6.5/10 on TMDB across 219 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. The 129-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, Watcha, TVING.

Should you spend 2h 9m on it?

2h 9m of Korean drama with adventure threaded through, not one for younger kids. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.

Why
6.5/10 from 219 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
Skip if
you're after something that moves faster than it feels
Best for
A normal night, nothing to plan around

Story

In 2029, Korea's lunar probe Woori embarks on a historic journey to the moon, capturing global attention.

Good to know

Runtime2h 9m
Watch with family?12 · Older kids & up
GenreDrama / Adventure
LanguageKorean
Best screenStream at home

Director

Kim Yong-hwa

Cast

Sul Kyung-gu
Sul Kyung-gu
Kim Jae-guk
Doh Kyung-soo
Doh Kyung-soo
Hwang Sun-woo
Kim Hee-ae
Kim Hee-ae
Yoon Moon-yeong
Park Byung-eun
Park Byung-eun
Jeong Min-gyu
Cho Han-chul
Cho Han-chul
The Minister
Choi Byung-mo
Choi Byung-mo
The Vice Minister

Where to watch in South Korea

NetflixWatchaTVING

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Rent or buy
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Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.

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Frequently asked

Is The Moon worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 6.5/10 on audience ratings. 2h 9m of Korean drama with adventure threaded through, not one for younger kids. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
Where can I watch The Moon?
You can stream The Moon in South Korea on Netflix, Watcha, TVING.
When is The Moon coming to streaming?
The Moon is already streaming in South Korea on Netflix, Watcha, TVING.
Is The Moon family friendly?
The Moon is rated 12. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is The Moon in?
The Moon is a Korean film (Drama / Adventure).
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