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Moonstruck

1987Movie1 h 42 minPG

ComedyDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic837.6Rotten Tomatoes90%81%

A deeply romantic, uplifting comedy movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Life. Family. Love.

37-year-old Italian-American widow Loretta Castorini believes she is unlucky in love, and so accepts a marriage proposal from her boyfriend Johnny, even though she doesn't love him. When she meets his estranged younger brother Ronny, an emotional and passionate man, she finds herself drawn to him. She tries to resist, but Ronny, who blames his brother for the loss of his hand, has no scruples about aggressively pursuing her while Johnny is out of the country. As Loretta falls for Ronny, she learns that she's not the only one in her family with a secret romance.

Feels like

  • Classic Romantic Comedy
  • Intergenerational Family Drama
  • Charming & Witty
  • New York Setting
  • Heartfelt Romance
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Theatrical Performances
  • Feel-Good Cinema
  • Iconic Dialogue
  • Love Triangle

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Norman Jewison
Written by
John Patrick Shanley
Produced by
Norman Jewison, Patrick J. Palmer
Music by
Dick Hyman

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Facts

December 16, 1987 · 1 h 42 min · PG

Released
December 16, 1987
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$122 million
Available in
96 countries

Tropes

Momma's Boy, Italians Talk with Hands, Sibling Rivalry +9

  • Momma's Boy
  • Italians Talk with Hands
  • Sibling Rivalry
  • Bilingual Bonus
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • Better Partner Assertion
  • Bait-and-Switch Comment
  • Lady in Red
  • Romantic Runner-Up
  • At the Opera Tonight
  • Get a Hold of Yourself, Man!
  • Pan and Scan

12 of 67 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Moonstruck?"

Questions about Moonstruck

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Moonstruck?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloKanopyYouTube TVFawesome

In the United States, Moonstruck streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is Moonstruck worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is Moonstruck okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Moonstruck good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Moonstruck make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Was Moonstruck a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$122 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $122 million worldwide, 8.1 times its budget.

What tropes does Moonstruck use?

Momma's BoyItalians Talk with HandsSibling RivalryBilingual BonusEstablishing Character MomentBetter Partner AssertionBait-and-Switch CommentLady in RedRomantic Runner-UpAt the Opera TonightGet a Hold of Yourself, Man!Pan and Scanand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 tropes for it, including Momma's Boy, Italians Talk with Hands, and Sibling Rivalry.