Moonrise Kingdom (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 7.7

Moonrise Kingdom poster

Released in 2012, Moonrise Kingdom is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Wes Anderson, running about 94 minutes. “A tormenting and surprising story of children and adults during the stormy days of the summer of 1965.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, Moonrise Kingdom tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore – and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle.

Who’s in it. Moonrise Kingdom stars Jared Gilman as Sam Shakusky, Kara Hayward as Suzy Bishop, Bruce Willis as Captain Sharp and Edward Norton as Scout Master Ward, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Moonrise Kingdom has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $68.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Moonrise Kingdom page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Moonrise Kingdom (2012)?
In US, Moonrise Kingdom is available to 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 Moonrise Kingdom worth watching?
Moonrise Kingdom holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Moonrise Kingdom?
Moonrise Kingdom stars Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward, Bruce Willis, Edward Norton and Bill Murray.
When was Moonrise Kingdom released?
Moonrise Kingdom was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.