Moonlight (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2016, Moonlight is a drama film directed by Barry Jenkins, running about 111 minutes. “This is the story of a lifetime” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Moonlight stars Trevante Rhodes as Black, André Holland as Kevin, Janelle Monáe as Teresa and Ashton Sanders as Chiron, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Moonlight has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $65M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moonlight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moonlight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moonlight (2016)?
- In US, Moonlight is available to stream on Hulu and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Moonlight worth watching?
- Moonlight holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Moonlight?
- Moonlight stars Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Janelle Monáe, Ashton Sanders and Jharrel Jerome.
- When was Moonlight released?
- Moonlight was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.