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Under the Cherry Moon

1986·Movie
1h 40min·PG-13
40
WeakGoodWatch score

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Stunning style.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5

Heart

Deeply romantic and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Show business, pop culture, and family

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

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout score, visual style, and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Visual Stylization9

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Two friends from Miami are in the French Riviera enjoying life by scamming money off of rich women. One day, they read about a young woman set to inherit $50 million from her father. At first, Tricky has Christopher Tracy talked into romancing her for her money, but in getting to know her, Christopher falls in love with her. This love comes between the brothers, and Tricky tells about the plan.
Musical Romance80s AestheticPrince FilmBlack & White StylizationMelodramatic TaleFriendship & BetrayalFrench Riviera SettingCampy & EccentricVisual Spectacle

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Under the Cherry Moon legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 Under the Cherry Moon worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 36). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Under the Cherry Moon rated?

PG-13Sexual content

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Under the Cherry Moon?

1 h 40 min

Under the Cherry Moon runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Under the Cherry Moon?

Critics38
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Under the Cherry Moon higher (59) than critics (38). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Under the Cherry Moon in?

EnglishFrench

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

In how many countries can I watch Under the Cherry Moon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Under the Cherry Moon in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Under the Cherry Moon use?

Bittersweet EndingCharacterization Marches OnCon ManDating What Daddy HatesDeliberately MonochromeForegone ConclusionThe Hero DiesIn Love with the MarkUptight Loves WildWalking Shirtless SceneKarma HoudiniUptown Girl

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Under the Cherry Moon, including Bittersweet Ending, Characterization Marches On, Con Man.