Moonrise Kingdom
“A story of young love, wild adventures, and a very neat escape.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Jared Gilman
Sam Shakusky
Kara Hayward
Suzy Bishop
Bruce Willis
Captain Sharp
Edward Norton
Scout Master Ward
Bill Murray
Mr. Bishop
Frances McDormand
Mrs. Bishop
Tilda Swinton
Social Services
Jason Schwartzman
Cousin Ben
Bob Balaban
The Narrator
Lucas Hedges
Redford
Charlie Kilgore
Lazy Eye
Harvey Keitel
Commander Pierce
Chandler Frantz
Gadge
Gabriel Rush
Skotak
Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick
Roosevelt
Andreas Sheikh
Panagle
Rob H. Campbell
Deluca
L.J. Foley
Izod
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 25, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 16, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$16M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$68.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.27x
+$52.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wes Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola
- Original Score
- Alexandre Desplat
- Original Title
- Moonrise Kingdom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $16M
- Worldwide Gross
- $68.3M
- Production Studios
- Indian Paintbrush, American Empirical Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wes Anderson
Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola
Alexandre Desplat
Robert D. Yeoman
Andrew Weisblum
Wes Anderson, Jeremy Dawson, Steven M. Rales, Scott Rudin, Sam Hoffman
Department Leadership Roster
Wes Anderson
Director
Wes Anderson
Writer
Roman Coppola
Writer
Wes Anderson
Producer
Jeremy Dawson
Producer
Steven M. Rales
Producer
Scott Rudin
Producer
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Robert D. Yeoman
Director of Photography
Andrew Weisblum
Editor
Adam Stockhausen
Production Design
Kasia Walicka Maimone
Costume Design
Danny S. Kim
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dan Schrecker
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gene Warren Jr.
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moonrise Kingdom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Moonrise Kingdom 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 directed Moonrise Kingdom?
Moonrise Kingdom was directed by Wes Anderson.
Who stars in Moonrise Kingdom?
The principal cast of Moonrise Kingdom includes Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward, Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray.
When was Moonrise Kingdom released and how long is it?
Moonrise Kingdom was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Moonrise Kingdom?
Moonrise Kingdom had a reported production budget of $16M and grossed $68.3M at the worldwide box office (4.27 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Moonrise Kingdom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moonrise Kingdom was composed by Alexandre Desplat.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Moonrise Kingdom?
Moonrise Kingdom holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).