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Moonstruck

1987·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply romantic and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Family and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Classic Romantic ComedyIntergenerational Family DramaCharming & WittyNew York SettingHeartfelt RomanceEccentric CharactersTheatrical PerformancesFeel-Good CinemaIconic DialogueLove Triangle

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Moonstruck

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Where can I stream Moonstruck legally?

Moonstruck is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, MGM+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Moonstruck worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Moonstruck rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Moonstruck?

1 h 42 min

Moonstruck runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Moonstruck?

Critics87
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Moonstruck higher (87) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

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 language is Moonstruck in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Moonstruck?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Moonstruck in 124 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Moonstruck, including Momma's Boy, Italians Talk with Hands, Sibling Rivalry.