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Science Fiction, Thriller  •  2019  •  115 min  •  Adults (18+)

In the Shadow of the Moon (2019)

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In the Shadow of the Moon (2019)

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Mixed
Viewer Rating
6.7

Overview

A sci-fi thriller following Philadelphia detective Thomas Lockhart as he pursues a serial killer whose crimes defy explanation, only to have the case resurface nine years later with devastating personal consequences. Directed by Jim Mickle and starring Boyd Holbrook, Michael C. Hall, and Cleopatra Coleman, the film weaves together a murder investigation with larger questions about time, causality, and societal collapse. A Netflix original.

Starring Cast

Boyd Holbrook  •   Cleopatra Coleman  •   Bokeem Woodbine

Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film explores the catastrophic consequences of extreme societal division and radicalization, depicting a future civil war that a group of time travelers attempts to prevent. It maintains a neutral stance by critiquing ideological extremes without attributing blame to a specific political side.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The film features a visibly diverse cast in key roles. Its narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on DEI themes, maintaining a neutral stance in its storytelling.

Secondary

Family Values: Mixed
Confidence: Medium

The film portrays family relationships as deeply impacted by a character's decades-long obsession, leading to estrangement from his daughter. While the protection of a future family serves as a central motivation for another character, the narrative does not explicitly endorse or critique specific family structures or values.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on a detective's relentless pursuit of a time-traveling serial killer, with the narrative primarily exploring elements of science fiction, mystery, and personal obsession.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'In the Shadow of the Moon' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes within its narrative. The story focuses on a detective's pursuit of a mysterious serial killer and time travel elements, without incorporating gender identity as a plot point or character trait.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film "In the Shadow of the Moon" features an original story with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which character genders could be altered.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

In the Shadow of the Moon (2019) is an original science fiction thriller. The film does not adapt pre-existing source material or depict historical figures. Consequently, no characters in the film have an established race from prior canon that could be altered.

Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.7

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.2
The Movie Database logo
6.2

Critic Ratings

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9.5
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4.8

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