Kick the Moon (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2001, Kick the Moon is a comedy and drama film directed by Kim Sang-jin, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Kick the Moon is about two high school students from a small-city high-school. One is a fighter who is involved in a legendary street-fight with a rival school, the other is a geeky wimp who loves to study and is one of the only students to not participate in the fight. Years later, the punk has grown to be a teacher in the high-school he attended and the nerd has become a mafia underboss and has returned to his hometown to set up operations. The movie revolves around the two men's rivalry for the affections of a local lady restaurant owner and the fighting of rival gang factions in the small city.
Who’s in it. Kick the Moon stars Lee Sung-jae as Park Young-jun, Cha Seung-won as Choi Ki-dong, Kim Hye-soo as Min Ju-ran and Lee Jong-soo as Min Jin-seob, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Kick the Moon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kick the Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kick the Moon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kick the Moon (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kick the Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kick the Moon worth watching?
- Kick the Moon holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kick the Moon?
- Kick the Moon stars Lee Sung-jae, Cha Seung-won, Kim Hye-soo, Lee Jong-soo and Lee Won-jong.
- When was Kick the Moon released?
- Kick the Moon was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.