The Day We Walked on the Moon (2019), TV-PG, 1 hr

Overview
The Day We Walked on the Moon is a 2019 documentary that takes you back to the Apollo 11 moon landing. It’s narrated by Mark Strong and features interviews with legends like Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, plus folks like Gene Kranz and even Brian May from Queen. They mix real footage, CGI, and personal stories to bring the big moment to life.

It’s a clean, respectful, and visually solid watch—nothing edgy or controversial. While it doesn’t go super deep or get spiritual, it’s still inspiring. You get a real sense of what people can accomplish together, and it’s perfect for a thoughtful family movie night. Critics didn’t find it groundbreaking—some said it just recycles familiar stuff—but if you love space, history, or just want a feel-good reminder of human courage and teamwork, it’s totally worth checking out.

Family Friendliness
This documentary is rated TV-PG and super family-friendly—no bad language, no violence, nothing sketchy. It’s a clean, well-done look at one of the biggest moments in history. Great for older kids, teens, and adults. It’s not just educational—it’s actually pretty inspiring. It gets you thinking about how amazing God’s creation is, what people can accomplish when they work together, and the kind of courage it took to pull off something like landing on the moon.

Main Cast & Narrators
Mark Strong – Narrator (voice)
Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin, Frank Borman, Charlie Duke, Mark Armstrong (Neil Armstrong’s son), Gene Kranz, Brian Cox, Brian May, Steve Bales, Dwight Chapman – All appear as themselves in archival or interview segments .

Critics’ Ratings
My Rating: 8/10
Dove Foundation: No official review found
IMDb: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: No official rating
Metacritic: Not listed on Metacritic

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