

Moving
“One family's experience with the M-word.”
Arlo accepts what seems to him to be a dream promotion to Idaho. He soon discovers, however, that moving has its own share of problems.
Where to watch Moving in United States
Click a service to open Moving there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Moving streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Moving
Moving is a 1988 English-language comedy and family film directed by Alan Metter. The cast is led by Richard Pryor, Beverly Todd, Dave Thomas. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 5.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Moving was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 4, 1988, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Alan Metter
- Writers
- Andy Breckman
- Release date
- March 4, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Moving cast & crew
Moving was directed by Alan Metter and written by Andy Breckman.
The cast features Richard Pryor as Arlo Pear, Beverly Todd as Monica Pear, Dave Thomas as Gary Marcus, Dana Carvey as Brad Williams, Randy Quaid as Frank / Cornall Crawford, and Stacey Dash as Casey Pear.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Shore and cinematography is by Donald McAlpine.
Is Moving worth watching?
Moving holds an audience score of 5.6/10 from 132 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and family, Moving is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Moving
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Cast of Moving

Richard Pryor
Arlo Pear

Beverly Todd
Monica Pear

Dave Thomas
Gary Marcus

Dana Carvey
Brad Williams

Randy Quaid
Frank / Cornall Crawford

Stacey Dash
Casey Pear

Morris Day
Rudy

Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Edwards

Chris Pallies
Gorgo

Alan Oppenheimer
Mr. Cadell

Gordon Jump
Simon Eberhart
Bill Wiley
Arnold Butterworth
Moving — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Moving in United States?
Moving is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Moving on Hoopla?
Yes — Moving is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Moving in?
Moving is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Moving?
Moving runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is Moving rated?
Moving is rated R. It holds a 5.6/10 audience score from 132 ratings.











