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Under the Cherry Moon

1986Movie1 h 40 minPG-13

ComedyMusic
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Metacritic36–Rotten Tomatoes39%67%

A deeply romantic, nostalgic comedy movie about show business and pop culture, with standout score and visual style.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

See It - Hear It - Feel It - Live It

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.

Feels like

  • Musical Romance
  • 80s Aesthetic
  • Prince Film
  • Black & White Stylization
  • Melodramatic Tale
  • Friendship & Betrayal
  • French Riviera Setting
  • Campy & Eccentric
  • Visual Spectacle

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Prince
Written by
Becky Johnston
Produced by
Robert Cavallo, Steven Fargnoli, Joseph Ruffalo
Music by
Prince

Everyone

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Facts

July 2, 1986 · 1 h 40 min · PG-13

Released
July 2, 1986
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Music, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Box office
$10 million
Available in
32 countries

Tropes

Bittersweet Ending, Characterization Marches On, Con Man +9

  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Characterization Marches On
  • Con Man
  • Dating What Daddy Hates
  • Deliberately Monochrome
  • Foregone Conclusion
  • The Hero Dies
  • In Love with the Mark
  • Uptight Loves Wild
  • Walking Shirtless Scene
  • Karma Houdini
  • Uptown Girl

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Under the Cherry Moon?"

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Where can I stream Under the Cherry Moon?

Hoopla

In the United States, Under the Cherry Moon is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Under the Cherry Moon worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 36). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (38).

Is Under the Cherry Moon okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Under the Cherry Moon good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

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

Will Under the Cherry Moon make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and absurd humor (5 of 10).