Reaching for the Moon(2013)
Flores Raras
Two iconic women. One passion.
Reaching for the Moon Synopsis
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. Mary is jealous, but unconventional Lota is determined to have both women at all costs. This eternal triangle plays out against the backdrop of the military coup of 1964. Bishop’s moving poems are at the core of a film which lushly illustrates a crucial phase in the life of this influential Pulitzer prize-winning poet.
Reaching for the Moon (2013) is a drama and romance film directed by Bruno Barreto, released on February 9, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Miranda Otto, Glória Pires, Tracy Middendorf and Treat Williams. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 103 ratings.
- Director:
- Bruno Barreto
- Writers:
- Matthew Chapman, Bruno Barreto
- Producers:
- Lucy Barreto, Paula Barreto
- Cinematographer:
- Mauro Pinheiro Jr.
- Composer:
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Production:
- TeleImage, LC Barreto, Imagem Filmes, Globo Filmes, Telecine
- Status:
- Released
Reaching for the Moon (2013) Trailer
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Reaching for the Moon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Miranda Otto
as Elizabeth Bishop
Glória Pires
as Lota de Macedo Soares
Tracy Middendorf
as Mary Morse
Treat Williams
as Robert Lowell
Marcello Airoldi
as Carlos Lacerda
Lola Kirke
as Margaret
Luciana Souza
as Joana
- Tânia Costa
Tânia Costa
as Dindinha
- Marianna Mac Nieven
Marianna Mac Nieven
as Malú
Key crew
Directed by Bruno Barreto, written by Matthew Chapman and Bruno Barreto, produced by Lucy Barreto and Paula Barreto.
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Reaching for the Moon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 103 ratings.
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Reaching for the Moon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Reaching for the Moon online?
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Reaching for the Moon (2013) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Reaching for the Moon?
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The main cast of Reaching for the Moon (2013) includes Miranda Otto, Glória Pires, Tracy Middendorf, Treat Williams and Marcello Airoldi. The film was directed by Bruno Barreto. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Reaching for the Moon released?
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Reaching for the Moon was released on February 9, 2013 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Reaching for the Moon worth watching?
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Reaching for the Moon (2013) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 103 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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