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R Released Nov 18, 2016 1h 51m Drama LGBTQ+ TRAILER for Moonlight: Trailer 1 List The Swimming Lesson Scene in ‘Moonlight’ | Rotten Tomatoes’ 21 Most Memorable Moments The Swimming Lesson Scene in ‘Moonlight’ | Rotten Tomatoes’ 21 Most Memorable Moments 3:06 Moonlight: Trailer 1 Moonlight: Trailer 1 1:55 View more videos
98% Tomatometer 402 Reviews 79% Audience Score 25,000+ Ratings A look at three defining chapters in the life of Chiron, a young black man growing up in Miami. His epic journey to manhood is guided by the kindness, support and love of the community that helps raise him. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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Moonlight uses one man's story to offer a remarkable and brilliantly crafted look at lives too rarely seen in cinema.

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Andrea Thompson Chicago Reader Jenkins portrays a world so often fetishized and reduced to its most violent outcomes from the inside, with tenderness and Wong Kar-wai’s influence on his cinematic sleeve. Jun 21, 2023 Full Review Nijla Mu'min Bitch Media Moonlight displays the kind of empathy and humanity that we desperately need right now. Feb 17, 2021 Full Review Elena Lazic Little White Lies Jenkins' authorial voice is resounding and strong and his determination admirable. Mar 21, 2018 Full Review Brendan Cassidy InSession Film Moonlight is filmmaking poetry, and a perfect movie. Jun 18, 2024 Full Review Patricia Karounos Refinery29 A profoundly moving coming-of-age portrait of a young Black man throughout various stages of his life as he explores his sexuality and who he fundamentally is. Oct 23, 2023 Full Review Rebecca Johnson Film Focus Online Widely regarded as one of the most intimate and well-made movies of all time, Moonlight is nothing short of a masterpiece, every element coming together to create an experience that can be appreciated by all. Rated: 5/5 Aug 6, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Lucas H this was an interesting experience, the movie was good and very sad sometimes, I expected something different but it was good never the less, the ending is very abrupt tho Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/19/21 Full Review Jaime D Good movie. Just don't realize what people go through in life. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/20/24 Full Review John G My Wife and I are working our way through all of the best picture Oscar winners, and this one was just AWFUL. Some great actors just wasted. wouldnt watch it again even if I was being paid to Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/15/24 Full Review David S Horrible film. Should never have been made. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/10/24 Full Review Phoenix L A beautiful and timeless classic from day one. All the performers bring power, vulnerability and realism in equal measure. Visually captivating. A masterpiece. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/06/24 Full Review Tar W Engaging film with a truly wonderful performance by Mahershala Ali. Ali's role of Juan grounds the film, and the actor turns in a very subtle yet complex portrayal. The subject matter is heavy, so don't expect something lighthearted. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/06/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A look at three defining chapters in the life of Chiron, a young black man growing up in Miami. His epic journey to manhood is guided by the kindness, support and love of the community that helps raise him.
Director
Barry Jenkins
Producer
Adele Romanski, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner
Screenwriter
Barry Jenkins
Distributor
A24
Production Co
Plan B Entertainment, Upload Films, Pastel
Rating
R (Drug Use|Brief Violence|Language Throughout|Some Sexuality)
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 18, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 21, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$27.9M
Runtime
1h 51m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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