Fly Me to the Moon (2024)
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The story
In late 1968, Manhattan advertising executive Kelly Jones is hired by a covert government operative to revitalize NASA's public image during the Space Race. She moves to Cocoa Beach, Florida, where she meets Cole Davis, a principled launch director. The two clash over her unconventional methods to boost NASA's appeal. However, a secret directive forces Kelly to prepare a fake moon landing to be aired if the real mission fails. As the Apollo 11 mission approaches, Kelly and Cole must navigate their conflicting roles and growing personal feelings while dealing with the high-stakes pressure of the space program.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
In 1968, advertising executive Kelly Jones is tasked by a government operative to improve NASA's image. She moves to Florida and meets Cole Davis, a serious launch director. While they clash over her marketing tactics, she is secretly ordered to prepare a fake moon landing (Project Artemis) in case the real one fails. As they fall in love, Kelly becomes uneasy with the deception. When a funding crisis occurs, they work together to secure support. As the Apollo 11 launch nears, Kelly discovers the fake broadcast is set to air regardless of the mission's outcome due to a sabotaged camera. She confesses the truth to Cole, and they repair the camera just in time. During the live broadcast, a stray cat on set confirms the feed is from the moon, and the mission is a success. Kelly reveals her real name, Winnie, to Cole as they reconcile their romance.
- First release year
- 2024
- Runtime (minutes)
- 132
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Greg Berlanti
- Writers
- Rose Gilroy · screenplay; Bill Kirstein · story; Keenan Flynn · story
- Cast and characters
- Scarlett Johansson · Kelly Jones; Channing Tatum · Cole Davis; Jim Rash; Anna Garcia; Donald Elise Watkins; Noah Robbins; Colin Woodell; Christian Zuber; Nick Dillenburg; Ray Romano; Woody Harrelson; Woody Harrelson
- Genres
- historical; romantic comedy; drama
- Themes
- deception; romance; space exploration
- Tone and mood
- romantic; tense
- Setting
- 1968, Florida and New York City
- Premise and plot tags
- historical fiction; conspiracy
- Source material / true-story basis
- Marketing the Moon
- Reception
- The film received generally positive reviews from critics, though some critics found the plot convoluted.
- Reported review scores
- PostTrak · score: 86%
- Production trivia
- Originally planned for a streaming release on Apple TV+; The film was previously titled Project Artemis; The script included contributions from Dana Fox and Michael Green
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