Moonlight Serenade (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1997, Moonlight Serenade is a drama film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. After the 1995 Kobe earthquake, a writer remembers travelling with his family to bury his brother after World War II.
Who’s in it. Moonlight Serenade stars Kyôzô Nagatsuka as Kōkichi Onda / Elder Keita Onda, Hideyuki Kasahara as Keita Onda as a child, Jun Toba as Kōji Onda and Shima Iwashita as Fuji Onda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Moonlight Serenade has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moonlight Serenade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moonlight Serenade tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moonlight Serenade (1997)?
- In US, Moonlight Serenade is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Moonlight Serenade worth watching?
- Moonlight Serenade holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moonlight Serenade?
- Moonlight Serenade stars Kyôzô Nagatsuka, Hideyuki Kasahara, Jun Toba, Shima Iwashita and Hinano Yoshikawa.
- When was Moonlight Serenade released?
- Moonlight Serenade was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.