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Moonrise Kingdom

2012Movie1 h 34 minPG-13

84
GreatGoodWatch score
84
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, Moonrise Kingdom tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Directed by
Wes Anderson

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Facts

May 16, 2012 · 1 h 34 min · PG-13

Released
May 16, 2012
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$16 million
Box office
$68 million
Available in
62 countries

Tropes

Double Meaning, Crazy-Prepared, Suicide Pact +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Moonrise Kingdom?"

Questions about Moonrise Kingdom

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Moonrise Kingdom?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Moonrise Kingdom from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 28 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Moonrise Kingdom worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.7, Letterboxd 4.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 84).

Is Moonrise Kingdom okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Moonrise Kingdom good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Will Moonrise Kingdom make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Was Moonrise Kingdom a box office hit?

Budget$16 million
Box office$68 million

Yes: it cost about $16 million to make and earned $68 million worldwide, 4.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Moonrise Kingdom use?

Double MeaningCrazy-PreparedSuicide PactParental BonusMeaningful NameTuckerizationChild HaterCute KittenRage Against the ReflectionPuppy LoveRecurring ElementThey Have the Scent!and 88 more

TV Tropes lists 100 tropes for it, including Double Meaning, Crazy-Prepared, and Suicide Pact.