Apple TV+ takes romance to the (fake) stars with ‘Fly Me to the Moon’
Apple TV+ takes romance to the (fake) stars with ‘Fly Me to the Moon’
Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum star in this romantic comedy set during the Apollo 11 mission.
Romance among the (fake) stars. That’s what Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum are looking for in the new Apple TV+ original film “Fly Me to the Moon,” which tells the story of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones (Johansson), brought in to fix NASA’s public image, wreaks havoc on launch director Cole Davis’ (Tatum) already difficult task. And when the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon landing as backup as the countdown begins. You can stream the movie on Friday, Dec. 6 with a subscription to Apple TV+.
How to watch ‘Fly Me to the Moon’
- When: Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 12:01 a.m. ET
- TV: Apple TV+
- Stream: Watch with a subscription to Apple TV+.
Everything you need to know about ‘Fly Me to the Moon’:
Watch the trailer of ‘Fly Me to the Moon’
About ‘Fly Me to the Moon’
“Fly Me to the Moon” is a romantic comedy set against the backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 mission. The film stars Scarlett Johansson as Kelly Jones, a marketing expert tasked with revitalizing NASA’s crumbling public image, and Channing Tatum as Cole Davis, the mission’s launch director. Their professional collaboration gets (you guessed it) complicated when the White House, deeming the mission too critical to fail, instructs Jones to prepare a fail-safe contingency plan involving a fake moon landing. Directed by Greg Berlanti (“Love, Simon”) the film finds real romance on the set of a fake moon. “Fly Me to the Moon” was released in theaters in July and carries a 90% Rotten Tomatoes popcorn (audience) score.
How to watch ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ from anywhere
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What other movies can you stream on Apple TV+?
“Fly Me to the Moon” is just one of Apple TV+’s quirky romantic comedy movies. If you want more love and laughs, definitely check out others like “Cha Cha Real Smooth,” the action rom-com “Ghosted” and the sci-fi romance “Fingernails.”
With Apple TV+, you also get access to high-quality original shows and movies including Best Picture winner “CODA,” popular sitcom “Ted Lasso,” and dramas like “The Morning Show” and “Severance.”
When will the movie ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ be released?
You can watch the movie on Apple TV+ at 12:01 a.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 6.
Apple TV
Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) is a subscription video streaming service for $14.99 per month, offering a growing slate of original series, films, documentaries, and specials. Unlike other platforms that combine licensed titles with originals, Apple TV is built entirely around exclusive programming, making it the home of critically acclaimed hits such as “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “The Morning Show,” and “Silo.” Its lineup continues to expand with award-winning dramas, comedies, family-friendly shows, and blockbuster original films like “CODA,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.