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Goodnight Moon (2001): Cast

Goodnight Moon (2001) movie poster

Goodnight Moon is a 2001 animated film directed by Amy Schatz, starring Susan Sarandon as Narrator (voice).

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Goodnight Moon (2001) movie poster
Release year
Director
Amy Schatz
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Goodnight Moon About?

The premise of Goodnight Moon without spoilers.

Goodnight Moon is a timeless children’s book written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd. Its quiet, rhythmic poetry and soft, soothing illustrations gently guide a child through a bedtime ritual, saying goodnight to familiar objects and the world, making it an ideal end‑of‑day read. Its gentle cadence encourages calm and imagination.

Goodnight Moon Themes & Keywords

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  • title directed by female
  • based on children's book
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Cast & crew

Goodnight Moon Cast & Characters

Susan Sarandon plays Narrator (voice) in Goodnight Moon. Directed by Amy Schatz.

From the director

More from Amy Schatz

More films directed by Amy Schatz: The Runaway Bunny, In the Shadow of the Towers: Stuyvesant High on 9/11, The Number on Great-Grandpa’s Arm and An Apology to Elephants.

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FAQ

Goodnight Moon FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director

Release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Goodnight Moon, each answered in a sentence.

When was Goodnight Moon released?

Goodnight Moon was released in 2001.

Who directed Goodnight Moon?

Goodnight Moon was directed by Amy Schatz.

More films by Amy Schatz

Who is in the cast of Goodnight Moon?

Goodnight Moon stars Susan Sarandon as Narrator (voice).

Does Goodnight Moon have a post-credit scene?

No. Goodnight Moon has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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