Moonlighting (1982): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Moonlighting
Genre: Drama
Released: 1982
Duration: 97 min
Cast: Jeremy Irons, Eugene Lipinski, Jiří Stanislav, Eugeniusz Haczkiewicz, Denis Holmes

What Moonlighting Is About

Nowak, a Polish foreman, brings three workmen to London on tourist visas to renovate a house for their boss on the cheap, and he is the only one of the four who speaks English. When martial law is declared in Poland in December 1981 and Solidarity is banned overnight, Nowak decides to keep the news from the others and finish the job. Jerzy Skolimowski was living in exile in London at the time; he wrote the script in about a day and shot the film within months. It won Best Screenplay at Cannes in 1982.

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What is Moonlighting about?

Nowak, a Polish foreman, brings three workmen to London on tourist visas to renovate a house for their boss on the cheap, and he is the only one of the four who speaks English. When martial law is declared in Poland in December 1981 and Solidarity is banned overnight, Nowak decides to keep the news from the others and finish the job.

Where can I watch Moonlighting?

Moonlighting is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Moonlighting?

Moonlighting runs for 97 minutes (1h 37m).

When did Moonlighting come out?

Moonlighting was released in 1982.

Who directed Moonlighting?

Moonlighting was directed by Jerzy Skolimowski.

Who stars in Moonlighting?

Moonlighting stars Jeremy Irons, Eugene Lipinski, Jiří Stanislav, Eugeniusz Haczkiewicz.

What is Moonlighting's rating?

Moonlighting holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.