PG-13

Moon Over Parador

He's not the first actor to impersonate a president... but he may be the last.

1988 • 103 min • Comedy · Romance

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Synopsis

Underappreciated actor Jack Noah is on location in Parador at the time the dictator dies. The dictator's right-hand man makes Jack an offer he cannot refuse... to play the dictator. Jack's acting skills fool the masses but not close friends and employees of the dictator.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

90 reviews

59 Audience · 90 · 100%

An American actor is forced to impersonate the deceased dictator of a fictional South American country. He must navigate court intrigue and public expectations while playing the role of a lifetime. Comedy and romance ensue as he tries to maintain the charade.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 4/10
Romance & sensuality: 3/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some political intrigue and deception
Brief moments of peril for the main character
Light social drinking and smoking shown

What it models well

Adaptability under pressure
Challenging authority
Finding your voice

Talk about it after

What makes a good leader?
The power of perception versus reality
Responsibility in positions of power

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Moon Over Parador. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.