A Moonless Night (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 2014, A Moonless Night is a comedy and drama film directed by Germán Tejeira, running about 80 minutes.

What it’s about. A divorced taxi driver shows up with a black eye at the home of his ex-wife’s new family; he’s been invited to dinner and he desperately wants to reconnect with his young daughter. A professional magician’s car breaks down and he ends up spending an emotionally intense night with a young, widowed toll booth worker. A singer songwriter serving a lengthy prison sentence is released for one night to perform at a local community centre. These three deeply engaging stories about yearning for connection unfold in parallel, one New Year’s Eve in a small town in central Uruguay, balancing the universality of human suffering with a powerful sense of hope.

Who’s in it. A Moonless Night stars Roberto Suárez as Antonio, Daniel Melingo as Molgota, Marcel Keoroglian as César and Elisa Gagliano as Laura, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, A Moonless Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Moonless Night page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Moonless Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Moonless Night (2014)?
In US, A Moonless Night is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is A Moonless Night worth watching?
A Moonless Night holds an audience score of 6.1 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 A Moonless Night?
A Moonless Night stars Roberto Suárez, Daniel Melingo, Marcel Keoroglian, Elisa Gagliano and Julieta Franco.
When was A Moonless Night released?
A Moonless Night was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.