Box of Moonlight (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1996, Box of Moonlight is a comedy and drama film directed by Tom DiCillo, running about 112 minutes. “Discover something incredible...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Al Fountain, a middle-aged electrical engineer, is on the verge of a mid-life crisis, when he decides to take his time coming home from a business trip, rents a car, and heads out looking for a lake he remembers from his childhood. But his wandering takes him into the life of Kid, a free-spirited young man who helps Al escape from the routine of everyday life and find freedom to enjoy himself.
Who’s in it. Box of Moonlight stars John Turturro as Al Fountain, Sam Rockwell as The Kid, Catherine Keener as Floatie Dupre and Dermot Mulroney as Wick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Box of Moonlight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Box of Moonlight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Box of Moonlight tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Box of Moonlight (1996)?
- In US, Box of Moonlight is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Box of Moonlight worth watching?
- Box of Moonlight holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Box of Moonlight?
- Box of Moonlight stars John Turturro, Sam Rockwell, Catherine Keener, Dermot Mulroney and Lisa Blount.
- When was Box of Moonlight released?
- Box of Moonlight was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.