Moongirl
Synopsis
Leon is night fishing on the bayou, catching fireflies in a jar under a big round orange moon - it's that kind of a film - when the light dims and he tells his pet chipmunk, "Somethin's up, Earl." Sure is - a massive catfish made out of the stars transports him, pet and inflatable, on a theme park ride to the moon where he teams up with a genuine Moongirl and giant protective cat. Mission? To reignite the moon (his jar of delights is important here) and help defend her from a pair of rascally Gargaloons.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Ottawa International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 20, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 12, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Selick
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Berger, Ovi Nedelcu
- Original Score
- John Flansburgh, John Linnell
- Original Title
- Moongirl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- LAIKA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Selick
Michael Berger, Ovi Nedelcu
John Flansburgh, John Linnell
Christopher Murrie
Helen Kalafatic
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Selick
Director
Helen Kalafatic
Producer
Christopher Murrie
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moongirl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Moongirl about?
Leon is night fishing on the bayou, catching fireflies in a jar under a big round orange moon - it's that kind of a film - when the light dims and he tells his pet chipmunk, "Somethin's up, Earl." Sure is - a massive catfish made out of the stars transports him, pet and inflatable, on a theme park ride to the moon where he teams up with a genuine Moongirl and giant protective cat. Mission? To reignite the moon (his jar of delights is important here) and help defend her from a pair of rascally Gargaloons.
Who directed Moongirl?
Moongirl was directed by Henry Selick.
Who stars in Moongirl?
The principal cast of Moongirl includes Avrielle Corti, Zack Shada, Henry Selick.
When was Moongirl released and how long is it?
Moongirl was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Moongirl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moongirl was composed by John Flansburgh, John Linnell.