Moonstruck(1987)
“Life. Family. Love.”
Overview
37-year-old Italian-American widow Loretta Castorini believes she is unlucky in love, and so accepts a marriage proposal from her boyfriend Johnny, even though she doesn't love him. When she meets his estranged younger brother Ronny, an emotional and passionate man, she finds herself drawn to him. She tries to resist, but Ronny, who blames his brother for the loss of his hand, has no scruples about aggressively pursuing her while Johnny is out of the country. As Loretta falls for Ronny, she learns that she's not the only one in her family with a secret romance.
Director
Norman Jewison
Studio
Star Partners
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$122M
Cast
Cher
as Loretta Castorini
Nicolas Cage
as Ronny Cammareri
Vincent Gardenia
as Cosmo Castorini
Olympia Dukakis
as Rose Castorini
Danny Aiello
as Mr. Johnny Cammareri
Julie Bovasso
as Rita Cappomaggi
John Mahoney
as Perry
Louis Guss
as Raymond Capomaggi
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
as Old Man
Anita Gillette
as Mona
Leonardo Cimino
as Felix
Paula Trueman
as Lucy
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$122M
Production Companies
Star Partners • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer • Patrick Palmer & Norman Jewison Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Moonstruck?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Moonstruck (1987).
What is Moonstruck about?▼
37-year-old Italian-American widow Loretta Castorini believes she is unlucky in love, and so accepts a marriage proposal from her boyfriend Johnny, even though she doesn't love him. When she meets his estranged younger brother Ronny, an emotional and passionate man, she finds herself drawn to him. She tries to resist, but Ronny, who blames his brother for the loss of his hand, has no scruples about aggressively pursuing her while Johnny is out of the country. As Loretta falls for Ronny, she learns that she's not the only one in her family with a secret romance.
Who directed Moonstruck?▼
Moonstruck was directed by Norman Jewison and released in 1987. It is a comedy, drama, romance film.
How long is Moonstruck?▼
Moonstruck has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in Moonstruck?▼
The cast of Moonstruck includes Cher as Loretta Castorini, Nicolas Cage as Ronny Cammareri, Vincent Gardenia as Cosmo Castorini, Olympia Dukakis as Rose Castorini, Danny Aiello as Mr. Johnny Cammareri and more.
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