The Dish (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2000, The Dish is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Rob Sitch, running about 101 minutes. “Man's first step on the moon nearly stumbled on earth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of maverick scientists on a remote Australian sheep farm are the globe's only hope for obtaining the epic images of man's first steps on the moon.
Who’s in it. The Dish stars Sam Neill as Cliff Buxton - Dish Master, Patrick Warburton as Al Burnett - From NASA, Kevin Harrington as Ross 'Mitch' Mitchell - Maneuvers and Tom Long as Glenn Latham - Electronics, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Dish has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from CosmoGo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dish page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dish tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dish (2000)?
- In CA, The Dish is available to rent or buy from CosmoGo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dish worth watching?
- The Dish holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dish?
- The Dish stars Sam Neill, Patrick Warburton, Kevin Harrington, Tom Long and Eliza Szonert.
- When was The Dish released?
- The Dish was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.