Moonlight
This is the story of a lifetime
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.
Directed by Barry Jenkins · Drama · 112 min · 2016
Trailer
Director
Barry Jenkins
Studio
A24 / Plan B Entertainment
Release
2016-10-21
Runtime
112 min
Genres
Drama
Cast & Characters
Black
Trevante Rhodes
Kevin
André Holland
Teresa
Janelle Monáe
Chiron
Ashton Sanders
Kevin Age 16
Jharrel Jerome
Little
Alex R. Hibbert
Chiron Harris ( ), the film's protagonist
Child Chiron / "Little"
Alex Hibbert
Kevin, Chiron's romantic interest
Child Kevin
Jaden Piner
Paula, Chiron's drug addict mother
Naomie Harris
Juan, a drug dealer who becomes a father figure to Chiron
Mahershala Ali
Terrel, a school bully
Patrick Decile
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Critical Assessment
Moonlight holds 7.4/10 on TMDb (7671 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of September 10, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
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AI Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moonlight good? What are critics saying?+
Moonlight holds 7.4/10 on TMDb (7671 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is Moonlight?+
Moonlight has a runtime of 112 min.
Who directed Moonlight?+
Moonlight was directed by Barry Jenkins.
Where can I watch Moonlight?+
Moonlight is available to stream, rent, or buy on Hulu, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "Moonlight" is divided, with some appreciating the film's portrayal of LGBT issues and others criticizing its filmmaking aspects. Reviewers praise the movie's emotional impact, cinematography, music, and acting, but are largely split on its narrative structure. Many appreciate the trailer's concise and heartfelt presentation of the story, while others feel that it doesn't show enough to fully engage viewers.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
**Blue is the warmest colour.** This is an exceptional film, but only from one perspective and that is, LGBT. I totally respect that, because I'm a big supporter. But apart from that, particularly from the filmmaking aspect I did not like it. I felt like this film took place some…
Reno · 6/10It's the third segment of this that's the most interesting but the preceding two are essential in helping us to understand the situation in which the young "Chiron" (Alex R. Hibbert, then an effective Ashton Sanders as a troubled teenager before finally, by this latter point, Tre…
CinemaSerf · 7/10so good got me crying it's one of my favourites i'm amazed and i want to log it on here, i definetly recommend watching i watched it multiple times
Flameky · 10/10
From the trailer's comments
I appreciate that this trailer did not have a hip hop soundtrack.
@Rio_Yeti_ · 12062 likesThat scene when Chiron comes in classroom and hit the chair on his friend damn that was satisfied scene
@KAMZORguy · 2726 likesThe violin in this trailer is INCREDIBLE.
@yoni5570 · 6787 likesThis is one of the most beautiful films that has ever been made. Ever. The music, cinematography, directing, screenplay, casting, acting... A fucking masterpiece. Every scene was intimate and heartbreaking and honest and immense. thank you to the artists
@Goilabebe · 4128 likesThis is what a trailer should be. It doesn't show or spoil the good parts, but shows enough to make viewers want to see it. And I definitely want to see this film
@SanDhampir · 5585 likesThe adult Chiron is just an absolutely beautiful man. His quiet way, a man of few words but with so much churning just under the surface. Still waters ... Have watched the third act so many times, and each time, its nuanced reflections of loneliness, regrets, longings and second…
@sallyhu5028 · 2307 likesThis trailer with this music may be one of the best things I have seen this year.
@KartikeyaDutta · 1767 likesi watched this movie and call me by your name both in the same day in my house and im depressed now
@_anhedonia · 7511 likes
