If you loved
Over the Moon
Glen Keane · Film · 2020
If you loved Over the Moon, you likely appreciate how journeys of wonder help characters process deep personal loss.
Books on the same thread
Walk Two Moons
Sharon Creech · Book · 2009
Shares a thread with Over the Moon: Family Relationships.
Like Over the Moon, this story uses a transformative journey to navigate complex family dynamics and the quiet, lingering weight of grief through a lens of moving emotional discovery.
Missing May (Scholastic Gold)
Cynthia Rylant · Book · 2013
Shares a thread with Over the Moon: Family Relationships.
This narrative mirrors the heart of Over the Moon by exploring how children find the strength to reconcile with the death of a parent figure through intimate family bonds.
Frozen (Little Golden Book)
RH Disney · Book · 2014
Explores: Sisterhood, Self-acceptance, Overcoming Fear.
You will recognize the spirit of Over the Moon in this tale of a determined young girl embarking on a magical quest to reconnect with a lost family member.
Where the Wild Things Are
Maurice Sendak · Book · 2009
Explores: Imagination, Anger Management, Adventure.
Just as Fei Fei uses imagination to cope with her reality in Over the Moon, this classic captures the way children project their internal struggles onto fantastical external worlds.
Series on the same thread
Final Space
Olan Rogers · Series · 2018
Explores: Existentialism, Found Family, Redemption.
This space-faring adventure captures the grand, cosmic scale of Over the Moon while grounding its central mission in the deep, personal search for connection across the vast unknown.
Over the Garden Wall
Patrick McHale · Series · 2014
Explores: Brotherhood, Lost in the Woods, Nostalgia.
This series shares the melancholy beauty of Over the Moon, following siblings who must navigate a strange, mythical land to resolve their own internal feelings of loss and separation.
Steven Universe
Rebecca Sugar · Series · 2013
Shares a thread with Over the Moon: Musical animation.
Much like Over the Moon, this musical journey focuses on a young protagonist stepping into their mother's legacy while learning to harness magical powers to protect those they love.
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
Guillermo del Toro · Series · 2016
Explores: Chosen One, Secret World, Coming of Age.
You will enjoy how this story balances the responsibilities of a secret magical world with the relatable growing pains of a teen, echoing the dual-life struggles in Over the Moon.
Podcasts on the same thread
Myths and Legends
Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod · Podcast · 2026
Explores: cultural origins, archetypal storytelling, human condition.
If the mythology of the moon goddess fascinated you in Over the Moon, this podcast offers a deeper look at the cultural legends and archetypes that shape our human experience.
Making Space with Hoda Kotb
Hoda Kotb, TODAY · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Human resilience, Emotional healing, Self-discovery.
This show echoes the emotional core of Over the Moon, inviting you to explore the resilience of the human spirit through personal stories of healing and finding inner strength.
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Common questions
Is Over the Moon based on a true story?
Over the Moon is not a true story. The film follows a resourceful girl named Fei Fei who builds a rocket to the moon to prove the existence of a legendary moon goddess, a mission fueled by the memories of her mother.
What is the primary motivation for the protagonist in Over the Moon?
In Over the Moon, the protagonist Fei Fei is driven by her memories of her mother. This emotional connection inspires her to build a rocket to the moon in order to prove the existence of a legendary moon goddess.
Does Over the Moon feature a mission to space?
Yes, Over the Moon features a mission to space. The plot centers on a resourceful girl named Fei Fei who constructs a rocket to the moon. Her goal is to prove that the legendary moon goddess actually exists.
Who directed the film Over the Moon?
The 2020 film Over the Moon was directed by Glen Keane. The story follows a girl named Fei Fei who builds a rocket to the moon to prove the existence of a legendary moon goddess, motivated by memories of her mother.