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Box of Moonlight

1996Movie1 h 52 minR

ComedyDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes59%81%

A hopeful, cathartic comedy movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Some people have a hard time unwinding.

Al Fountain, a middle-aged electrical engineer, is on the verge of a mid-life crisis, when he decides to take his time coming home from a business trip, rents a car, and heads out looking for a lake he remembers from his childhood. But his wandering takes him into the life of Kid, a free-spirited young man who helps Al escape from the routine of everyday life and find freedom to enjoy himself.

Feels like

  • Mid-Life Crisis Drama
  • Road Trip Narrative
  • Self-Discovery Journey
  • Character Study
  • Existential Reflection
  • Indie Film
  • Quietly Humorous
  • Hopeful Resolution
  • Friendship Theme
  • Nostalgic Reflection

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Tom DiCillo
Written by
Tom DiCillo
Produced by
Thomas A. Bliss, Marcus Viscidi
Music by
Jim Farmer

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Facts

August 29, 1996 · 1 h 52 min · R

Released
August 29, 1996
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Japan, United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Almost Kiss, Accidental Misnaming, Male Frontal Nudity +9

  • Almost Kiss
  • Accidental Misnaming
  • Male Frontal Nudity
  • 555
  • Abandoned Warehouse
  • Title Drop
  • Perverted Sniffing
  • Going in Circles
  • Red-and-White Comedy Poster
  • Cry into Chest
  • Manic Pixie Dream Girl
  • Heterosexual Life-Partners

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Box of Moonlight?"

Questions about Box of Moonlight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Box of Moonlight?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Box of Moonlight from Fandango At Home.

Is Box of Moonlight worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 59%). Audiences rate it higher (76 out of 100) than critics (59).

Will Box of Moonlight make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Box of Moonlight plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.