Moonlight
“This is the story of a lifetime”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-11
Top Cast
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Trevante Rhodes
Black
André Holland
Kevin
Janelle Monáe
Teresa
Ashton Sanders
Chiron
Jharrel Jerome
Kevin Age 16
Alex R. Hibbert
Little
Jaden Piner
Kevin Age 9
Naomie Harris
Paula
Mahershala Ali
Juan
Shariff Earp
Terrence
Duan Sanderson
Azu
Herman 'Caheei McGloun
Longshoreman
Kamal Ani-Bellow
Portable Boy 1
Keomi Givens
Portable Boy 2
Eddie Blanchard
Portable Boy 3
Rudi Goblen
Gee
Edson Jean
Mr. Pierce
Patrick Decile
Terrel
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 21, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 28, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$65M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
16.26x
+$61M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Jenkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Jenkins
- Original Score
- Nicholas Britell
- Original Title
- Moonlight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $65M
- Production Studios
- A24, Plan B Entertainment, PASTEL
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Jenkins
Barry Jenkins, Tarell Alvin McCraney
Nicholas Britell
James Laxton
Joi McMillon, Nat Sanders
Adele Romanski, Jeremy Kleiner, Dede Gardner, Sarah Esberg, Tarell Alvin McCraney
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Jenkins
Director
Joi McMillon
Editor
Nicholas Britell
Original Music Composer
James Laxton
Director of Photography
Nat Sanders
Editor
Hannah Beachler
Production Design
Caroline Eselin
Costume Design
Adele Romanski
Producer
Barry Jenkins
Screenplay
Jeremy Kleiner
Producer
Dede Gardner
Producer
Alex Edlin
Stunt Coordinator
Artie Malesci
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moonlight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Moonlight 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 directed Moonlight?
Moonlight was directed by Barry Jenkins.
Who stars in Moonlight?
The principal cast of Moonlight includes Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Janelle Monáe, Ashton Sanders, Jharrel Jerome.
When was Moonlight released and how long is it?
Moonlight was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Moonlight?
Moonlight had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $65M at the worldwide box office (16.26 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Moonlight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moonlight was composed by Nicholas Britell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Moonlight?
Moonlight holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).