Movie
The Dish
2000PG-131h 41m6.8 / 10
Man's first step on the moon nearly stumbled on earth.
A group of maverick scientists on a remote Australian sheep farm are the globe's only hope for obtaining the epic images of man's first steps on the moon.
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Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Dish opened in theaters May 4, 2001. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
A group of maverick scientists on a remote Australian sheep farm are the globe's only hope for obtaining the epic images of man's first steps on the moon.
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More about The Dish
Cast
Sam NeillCliff Buxton - Dish Master
Patrick WarburtonAl Burnett - From NASA
Kevin HarringtonRoss 'Mitch' Mitchell - Maneuvers
Tom LongGlenn Latham - Electronics
Eliza SzonertJanine Kellerman - The Girl
Roy BillingMayor Robert 'Bob' McIntyre
John McMartinU.S. Ambassador Howard
Bille BrownPrime MinisterCredits
- Directed by
- Rob Sitch
- Written by
- Rob Sitch, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Santo Cilauro
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- Working DogAustralia
Distant HorizonSouth Africa
Themes
1960saustraliabased on true storymoon landingmoon walknasanew south walesparkes