
Moonlight(2016)
“This is the story of a lifetime”
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.
Director
Barry Jenkins
Studio
A24
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$65M
Cast

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

Jaden Piner
as Kevin Age 9

Naomie Harris
as Paula

Mahershala Ali
as Juan

Shariff Earp
as Terrence
Duan Sanderson
as Azu
Herman 'Caheei McGloun
as Longshoreman
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2016
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$65M
Production Companies
A24 • Plan B Entertainment • PASTEL
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Moonlight?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Moonlight (2016).
What is Moonlight about?▼
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.
Who directed Moonlight?▼
Moonlight was directed by Barry Jenkins and released in 2016. It is a drama film.
How long is Moonlight?▼
Moonlight has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in Moonlight?▼
The cast of Moonlight includes Trevante Rhodes as Black, André Holland as Kevin, Janelle Monáe as Teresa, Ashton Sanders as Chiron, Jharrel Jerome as Kevin Age 16 and more.
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