Over the Moon
Over the Moon

Over the Moon

2020Movie95 minEnglish

Fueled by memories of her mother, resourceful Fei Fei builds a rocket to the moon on a mission to prove the existence of a legendary moon goddess.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes77%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users88%
Director: Glen KeaneGenres: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Musical

Plot Summary

A bright, determined girl named Fei Fei builds a rocket ship to travel to the moon and prove the existence of a legendary Moon Goddess. On her journey, she unexpectedly discovers a fantastical world and embarks on an adventure to meet the Moon Goddess. Along the way, she learns that believing in herself is the most important thing.

Critical Reception

Over the Moon received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its stunning animation, vibrant musical numbers, and heartfelt story. Some critics noted that while the narrative followed familiar beats, the film's visual splendor and emotional core made it a worthwhile watch for families. Audiences generally responded well to its themes of grief, remembrance, and self-discovery.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its breathtaking, imaginative animation and visually rich depiction of the moon.
  • Commended for its engaging musical sequences and heartfelt emotional core.
  • Noted for touching on themes of loss and moving forward in a way that resonates with younger audiences.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed "Over the Moon," appreciating its beautiful animation and emotional storytelling, particularly its handling of themes like family and grief. Many found the musical numbers to be a highlight, and the overall message of self-belief and perseverance resonated positively with viewers.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 93rd Academy Awards. Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 78th Golden Globe Awards. Won Best Animated Feature at the 25th Satellite Awards.

Fun Fact

The film marks the feature directorial debut of legendary Disney animator Glen Keane, who is known for animating characters such as Ariel, the Beast, Aladdin, and Tarzan.

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Alunauwie

Alunauwie

Over The Moon is a beautifully animated musical that blends Chinese mythology with modern themes, focusing on a young girl’s journey through grief and healing after her mother’s death. While the film creatively reimagines the legend of Chan...
Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

This was truly fantastic! You'd expect Disney/Pixar to make this film, but Netflix beat em to it! And Ken Jeong voicing Gobi; hilarious! He was like the new Olaf. I truly enjoyed this film.