Summary
Fly Me to the Moonhas been given a VOD release date. The historical fiction film is set during the period of the space race and tells the story of a publicist and the director of NASA who plot to film a fake moon landing just in case NASA’s mission fails and the United States needs to save face.Fly Me to the Moonwas directed by Greg Berlanti and features a leading cast including Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Woody Harrelson, Ray Romano, Anna Garcia, and Jim Rash.
Per Sony,Fly Me To The Moonis now available to rent or purchase on VODplatforms. A streaming service debut for the film has not yet been revealed, but for now, audiences can rentFly Me to the Moonto enjoy at home.
How Was Fly Me To The Moon Received In Theaters?
Fly Me To The Moon Lost Money
Fly Me to the Moon’s VOD release date comes just over a month after the film hit theaters on July 12. This means the movie had just four weeks to rack up money at the box office during its exclusive theatrical release. During that time,Fly Me to the Moontook home $39.6 millionat the global box office. Made on a reported budget of around $100 million, this box office haul made it such that the film lost a great deal of money.
Fly Me to the Moon’s box office woes were coupled by the fact that the film received mixed reviews. WhileFly Me to the Moon’s reviewswere positive enough to land it in the “fresh” category, the film holds a65% on Rotten Tomatoes. While some critics praised Johansson’s role in the film, others felt the narrative to be flimsy, unfunny, and tonally unbalanced. These split opinions led to the lack of clear consensus onFly Me to the Moon, likely contributing to its box office failure.
10 Best Space Race Movies To Watch After Fly Me To The Moon
Because the Space Race spanned 20 years, plenty of movies like Fly Me to the Moon exist that cover the time period in US and Russian history.
That said, the film fared a lot better with the audience than it did with critics. While the Rotten Tomatoes critics' score was more mixed on the movie, audiences gave the film an approval rating of 91% overall. This rating is hopeful forFly Me to the Moon’s VOD success, as the movie has the chance to be rediscovered by open-minded audiences. Divorced from heavytheatrical competition such asDespicable Me 4,Inside Out 2, andDeadpool & Wolverine,Fly Me to the Moonmay just rocket to VOD success.
Fly Me to the Moon
Cast
A musician and an astronaut form an unexpected romance as she prepares for a lunar mission. Their relationship faces challenges due to the distance and personal issues, leading to a journey of love and self-discovery.
