Moonlight and Valentino (1995): cast, story & where to watch

1995 · Film · ★ 5.6

Moonlight and Valentino poster

Released in 1995, Moonlight and Valentino is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by David Anspaugh, running about 100 minutes. “Virginity, sex, the big cry, and other salty topics.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A young widow still grieving over the death of her husband finds herself being comforted by a local housepainter.

Who’s in it. Moonlight and Valentino stars Elizabeth Perkins as Rebecca Trager Lott, Gwyneth Paltrow as Lucy Trager, Kathleen Turner as Alberta Trager and Whoopi Goldberg as Sylvie Morrow, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Moonlight and Valentino has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.

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 Moonlight and Valentino page.

If you liked it. Fans of Moonlight and Valentino tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Moonlight and Valentino (1995)?
In US, Moonlight and Valentino is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Moonlight and Valentino worth watching?
Moonlight and Valentino holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Moonlight and Valentino?
Moonlight and Valentino stars Elizabeth Perkins, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kathleen Turner, Whoopi Goldberg and Jon Bon Jovi.
When was Moonlight and Valentino released?
Moonlight and Valentino was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.