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Reaching for the Moon

6.620131h 58mNRMovieDramaRomance

In 1951, New York poet Elizabeth Bishop travels to Rio de Janeiro to visit Mary, a college friend. The shy Elizabeth is overwhelmed by Brazilian sensuality. She is the antithesis to Mary’s dashing partner, architect Lota de Macedo Soares.…

DirectorBruno Barreto
WritersMatthew Chapman·Bruno Barreto
ProducersLucy Barreto·Paula Barreto

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Cast · Directed by Bruno Barreto

MOMiranda Otto
Miranda Otto
Elizabeth Bishop
GPGlória Pires
Glória Pires
Lota de Macedo Soares
TMTracy Middendorf
Tracy Middendorf
Mary Morse
TWTreat Williams
Treat Williams
Robert Lowell
MAMarcello Airoldi
Marcello Airoldi
Carlos Lacerda
LKLola Kirke
Lola Kirke
Margaret
LSLuciana Souza
Luciana Souza
Joana
TC
Tânia Costa
Dindinha
MN
Marianna Mac Nieven
Malú

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Reaching for the Moon — streaming FAQ

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Reaching for the Moon is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy and Fandango at Home Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Reaching for the Moon on Netflix?

No, Reaching for the Moon is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy.

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Reaching for the Moon is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fandango at Home Free in United States.

Is Reaching for the Moon based on a true story?

Yes — Reaching for the Moon is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).