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Moonlight (2016)

“This is the story of a lifetime”

7.4/10 · 7,668 votes 1h 51m r Drama

#41 of 305 films from 2016 #922 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Barry Jenkins · Written by Barry Jenkins, Tarell Alvin McCraney

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Overview

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.

Cast

Trevante Rhodesas Black
André Hollandas Kevin
Janelle Monáeas Teresa
Ashton Sandersas Chiron
Jharrel Jeromeas Kevin Age 16
Alex R. Hibbertas Little
Jaden Pineras Kevin Age 9
Tanisha Cidelas Principal Williams
Naomie Harrisas Paula
Mahershala Alias Juan
Shariff Earpas Terrence
Duan Sandersonas Azu
Herman 'Caheei McGlounas Longshoreman
Kamal Ani-Bellowas Portable Boy 1

Facts

Release dateOctober 21, 2016
Runtime111 min (1h 51m) — about the same as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$4,000,000
Box office$65,046,687 (16.3× budget)
IMDbtt4975722

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Questions

How long is Moonlight?
Moonlight runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is Moonlight worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 7,668 votes, which places it #41 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 87%) and #922 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Moonlight?
Moonlight was directed by Barry Jenkins. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Mufasa: The Lion King (2024), If Beale Street Could Talk (2018).
Who stars in Moonlight?
Trevante Rhodes as Black; André Holland as Kevin; Janelle Monáe as Teresa; Ashton Sanders as Chiron; Jharrel Jerome as Kevin Age 16; Alex R. Hibbert as Little.
What is Moonlight rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Moonlight?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7952.

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