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Moonlight
Moonlight

Moonlight (2016)

74% User Rating
1h 51min
Drama

"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.

Barry JenkinsDirector

Cast

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Trevante Rhodes

Trevante Rhodes

Black

André Holland

André Holland

Kevin

Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe

Teresa

Ashton Sanders

Ashton Sanders

Chiron

Jharrel Jerome

Jharrel Jerome

Kevin Age 16

Alex R. Hibbert

Alex R. Hibbert

Little

Jaden Piner

Jaden Piner

Kevin Age 9

Naomie Harris

Naomie Harris

Paula

Mahershala Ali

Mahershala Ali

Juan

Shariff Earp

Shariff Earp

Terrence

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Duan Sanderson

Azu

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Herman 'Caheei McGloun

Longshoreman

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Kamal Ani-Bellow

Portable Boy 1

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Keomi Givens

Portable Boy 2

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Eddie Blanchard

Portable Boy 3

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Rudi Goblen

Gee

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Edson Jean

Mr. Pierce

Patrick Decile

Patrick Decile

Terrel

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Herveline Moncion

Samantha

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Fransley Hyppolite

Pizzo

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Jesus Mitchell

Old School Guard

Larry Anderson

Larry Anderson

Antwon

Tanisha Cidel

Tanisha Cidel

Principal Williams

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Stephon Bron

Travis

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Don Seward

Tip

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Justin Ebenhack

Gang Member (uncredited)

Reviews (2)

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Reno
Reno
Rating 60%

February 26, 2017

**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 somewhere in Africa, but the accent was American. Because I could not find a single white or any other race people, even in the background. The happy parts are, it is surprisingly a very interesting theme. I loved the storyline. The three phases of a man's life. How things around us can influence to build a personality. Sometimes in a good sense, but according to this film, there are some dramatic turns. Though the end was very simple, but I liked the first episode. It had potential to be a message film, but the later parts turned differently. Most importantly realistic narrative. More like it is about the life cycle. Feels like a short and suburban version of 'Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring'. All the actors were so good. The screenplay was adapted from a book. Looks like it's a breakthrough for the director. I hope he keeps up the momentum and gives us the best products in the future. This film is not for everyone, mainly because of the theme. Initial parts were okay, but the latter developments were unexpected. It is one of the good films of the year, not the best. _7/10_

Media

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How Black Cinema Shaped Barry Jenkins' MOONLIGHT

How Black Cinema Shaped Barry Jenkins' MOONLIGHT

Most Intimate Moments | Moonlight | Prime Video

Most Intimate Moments | Moonlight | Prime Video

Chiron's eerste gay kus | Moonlight | Amazon Prime Video NL

Chiron's eerste gay kus | Moonlight | Amazon Prime Video NL

Moonlight | Swimming Clip | Netflix

Moonlight | Swimming Clip | Netflix

Barry Jenkins the swimming scene in MOONLIGHT

Barry Jenkins the swimming scene in MOONLIGHT

"Moonlight" wins Best Picture | 89th Oscars (2017)

"Moonlight" wins Best Picture | 89th Oscars (2017)

"Moonlight" wins Best Adapted Screenplay | 89th Oscars (2017)

"Moonlight" wins Best Adapted Screenplay | 89th Oscars (2017)

Mahershala Ali wins Best Supporting Actor | 89th Oscars (2017)

Mahershala Ali wins Best Supporting Actor | 89th Oscars (2017)

Making History Promo

Making History Promo

Timeless Promo

Timeless Promo

MOONLIGHT wins Best Editing at the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards

MOONLIGHT wins Best Editing at the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards

MOONLIGHT wins Best Feature at the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards

MOONLIGHT wins Best Feature at the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards

Barry Jenkins wins Best Director at the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards

Barry Jenkins wins Best Director at the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards

MOONLIGHT wins Best Screenplay at the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards

MOONLIGHT wins Best Screenplay at the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards

MOONLIGHT wins the Robert Altman Award at the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards

MOONLIGHT wins the Robert Altman Award at the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards

MOONLIGHT wins Best Cinematography at the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards

MOONLIGHT wins Best Cinematography at the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards

Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris | The Chameleons

Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris | The Chameleons

Barry Jenkins | The Realist

Barry Jenkins | The Realist

Moonlight director Barry Jenkins: ‘I wondered if a straight person could tell this story’

Moonlight director Barry Jenkins: ‘I wondered if a straight person could tell this story’

Live Orchestra

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