---
title: "Mountains of the Moon"
year: 1990
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mountains-of-the-moon-1990"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 33796
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Mountains of the Moon (1990) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mountains-of-the-moon-1990

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Mountains of the Moon is a 1990 American biographical adventure drama film directed by Bob Rafelson and produced by Daniel Melnick. The film tells the story of Captain Richard Francis Burton and Lt. John Hanning Speke as they embark on an expedition to find the source of the Nile river in the name of Queen Victoria's British Empire.

The film stars Patrick Bergin, Iain Glen, Richard E. Grant, Fiona Shaw, John Savident, James Villiers, Adrian Rawlins, Delroy Lindo, Bernard Hill, Roshan Seth, and Omar Sharif. It runs for two hours and sixteen minutes and is classified under the adventure, drama, and history genres.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two explorers journey to find the source of the Nile for Queen Victoria's British Empire."

### Why Watch
- Follows the historic expedition of Captain Richard Francis Burton and Lt. John Hanning Speke.
- Features a cast including Patrick Bergin and Iain Glen.
- Directed by Bob Rafelson with production by Daniel Melnick.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The runtime is two hours and sixteen minutes, which may be long for some viewers.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic and historical with a runtime of two hours and sixteen minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #historical-drama, #british-empire, #african-exploration, #true-expedition, #biographical-adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/mountains-of-the-moon-1990#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Mountains of the Moon?
Streaming availability for Mountains of the Moon is not specified in the provided sources.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
The film features a notable cast including Iain Glen, who received high praise for his performance, and was directed by Bob Rafelson.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
Mountains of the Moon has a total runtime of two hours and sixteen minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
Mountains of the Moon is a feature film released in 1990 rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mountains of the Moon — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/33796)
- [Mountains of the Moon (1990) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100196/fullcredits/)
- [Mountains of the Moon (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountains_of_the_Moon_(film))
- [Mountains of the Moon (1990) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/33796-mountains-of-the-moon/cast)
- [마운틴 오브 더 문 (1990)](https://pedia.watcha.com/ko)
- [Mountains of the Moon - Iain Glen - British Actor](https://iainglen.com/)

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