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Moonlight
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Barry Jenkins. With Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Janelle Monáe.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe 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 bea…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Moonlight.
MoviHero lists October 21, 2016 as the release date for Moonlight. Barry Jenkins is the listed director. The listed cast includes Trevante Rhodes as Black, André Holland as Kevin, Janelle Monáe as Teresa, Ashton Sanders as Chiron. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 21, 2016
GenresDrama
Runtime1h 52m
DirectorBarry Jenkins
CastTrevante Rhodes as Black, André Holland as Kevin, Janelle Monáe as Teresa, Ashton Sanders as Chiron
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Moonlight right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Moonlight runs 1h 52m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.4/10 from 7,758 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“so good got me crying it's one of my favourites i'm amazed and i want to log it on here, i definetly recommend watching i…”
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“Blue is the warmest colour. This is an exceptional film, but only from one perspective and that is, LGBT. I totally respect that, because I'm…”
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“It's the third segment of this that's the most interesting but the preceding two are essential in helping us to understand the situation in which…”
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“Hey, these grandma rules, man. You know the deal. Your ass eat, your ass speak.”
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