Moonlight (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2002, Moonlight is a thriller and romance film directed by Paula van der Oest, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Claire lives with her wealthy adopted parents in a luxurious and isolated house in the woods. She discovers a wounded and bleeding boy her age in her family's garden shed. The boy is a young drug courier from Afghanistan; shot and wounded after serving his purpose as human packing material. Claire decides to keep the boy a secret. He slowly recovers under her care; and they fall in love. When the drug dealers return and Claire's family is due to move back to the city; they decide to flee; though Claire finds it difficult to outrun her past as an abandoned child.
Who’s in it. Moonlight stars Laurien van den Broeck as Claire, Hunter Bussemaker as Boy, Andrew Howard as Gang Leader and Johan Leysen as Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Moonlight has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, 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 Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moonlight (2002)?
- In US, Moonlight is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Moonlight worth watching?
- Moonlight holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Moonlight?
- Moonlight stars Laurien van den Broeck, Hunter Bussemaker, Andrew Howard, Johan Leysen and Franck Sasonoff.
- When was Moonlight released?
- Moonlight was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.