Moving Target (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1988, Moving Target is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Chris Thomson, running about 100 minutes. “This summer will be no vacation.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A teenage musician goes on the run from killers and the police when he returns home to find his home empty and his family gone.
Who’s in it. Moving Target stars Jason Bateman as Toby Kellogg, Tom Skerritt as Joseph Kellogg, Chynna Phillips as Megan Lawrence and Jack Wagner as Tim Sutcliff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Moving Target has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moving Target page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moving Target tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moving Target (1988)?
- In US, Moving Target is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Moving Target worth watching?
- Moving Target holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moving Target?
- Moving Target stars Jason Bateman, Tom Skerritt, Chynna Phillips, Jack Wagner and Robert Downey Sr..
- When was Moving Target released?
- Moving Target was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.