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Moonlight

2016·Movie
1h 52min·R
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic997.1Rotten Tomatoes98%79%

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A , drama: , but fresh, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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This is the story of a lifetime

The tender, heartbreaking story of a young man’s struggle to find himself, told across three defining chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain, and beauty of falling in love, while grappling with his own sexuality.
Poetic Coming-of-AgeLyrical Visual StorytellingIdentity & Self-DiscoveryEmotionally Resonant DramaTriptych Narrative StructureIntimate Character StudyAtmospheric Sound DesignQueer Experience in AmericaHeartbreaking & HopefulMasterful Direction

Crew

Directed by:
Barry Jenkins
Written by:
Tarell Alvin McCraney, Barry Jenkins
Produced by:
Jeremy Kleiner, Dede Gardner, Adele Romanski
Composed by:
Nicholas Britell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Moonlight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Moonlight?

NetflixThe Roku

In the United States, Moonlight streams on Netflix, and it is free with ads on The Roku. 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 Moonlight worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 99). Critics rate it higher (99 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is Moonlight good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Moonlight plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was Moonlight a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$65 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $4 million to make and earned $65 million worldwide, 16.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Moonlight use?

Nice GuyGold Tooth of WealthPeriod ShamingJerkass RealizationDeath GlareGrey-and-Gray MoralityDirty CowardSymbolic BaptismThe UnseenComing-Out StoryStraight GayFriendly Neighborhood Gangsterand 104 more

TV Tropes lists 116 tropes for it, including Nice Guy, Gold Tooth of Wealth, and Period Shaming.