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Moonlight

2016 · 1h 51m · Released

R Drama

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.4 The Movie Database
7.4 IMDb
79% Rotten Tomatoes
71 Metacritic

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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Top Cast & Crew

Barry Jenkins Director
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
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Frequently asked questions about Moonlight

Where can I watch Moonlight?

Moonlight is available to stream on Hulu, YouTube TV, and YouTube Free in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

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.

What are the ratings for Moonlight?

Moonlight scores 7.4 on The Movie Database, 7.4 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 71 on Metacritic.

Who stars in Moonlight?

Moonlight stars Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Janelle Monáe, Ashton Sanders, and Jharrel Jerome.

When did Moonlight come out?

Moonlight was released in 2016.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Last updated August 2026.