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Moonlight uses one man's story to offer a remarkable and brilliantly crafted look at lives too rarely seen in cinema.

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Andrea Thompson Chicago Reader Jenkins portrays a world so often fetishized and reduced to its most violent outcomes from the inside, with tenderness and Wong Kar-wai’s influence on his cinematic sleeve. Jun 21, 2023 Full Review Nijla Mu'min Bitch Media Moonlight displays the kind of empathy and humanity that we desperately need right now. Feb 17, 2021 Full Review Elena Lazic Little White Lies Jenkins' authorial voice is resounding and strong and his determination admirable. Mar 21, 2018 Full Review JD Duran InSession Film Jenkins doesn’t rely on pity to make Moonlight dramatically engaging. Instead, he pours out an aura of compassion that naturally renders this film poignant. On top of that, the cinematography and lighting is exhilarating in this film. Aug 8, 2024 Full Review Brendan Cassidy InSession Film Moonlight is filmmaking poetry, and a perfect movie. Jun 18, 2024 Full Review Patricia Karounos Refinery29 A profoundly moving coming-of-age portrait of a young Black man throughout various stages of his life as he explores his sexuality and who he fundamentally is. Oct 23, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

Lucas H this was an interesting experience, the movie was good and very sad sometimes, I expected something different but it was good never the less, the ending is very abrupt tho Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/19/21 Full Review clipping s This nice https://clippingservicestudio.com/ Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/29/25 Full Review Marit Risto F I love it. But want to see better times for people. Unfortunately Donnie will make hell hotter for many... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/14/25 Full Review maxime t One of the best movies ever made. period. incredible acting, directing, story, and music. Must watch! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/13/24 Full Review jerry m But hey that's just a theory Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/30/24 Full Review Francis S This is a wonderful movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis A look at three defining chapters in the life of Chiron, a young black man growing up in Miami. His epic journey to manhood is guided by the kindness, support and love of the community that helps raise him.

Director

Barry Jenkins

Producer

Adele Romanski, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner

Screenwriter

Barry Jenkins

Distributor

A24

Production Co

Plan B Entertainment, Upload Films, Pastel

Rating

R (Drug Use|Brief Violence|Language Throughout|Some Sexuality)

Genre

Drama, LGBTQ+

Original Language

English

Release Date (Theaters)

Nov 18, 2016, Wide

Release Date (Streaming)

Feb 21, 2017

Box Office (Gross USA)

$27.9M

Runtime

1h 51m

Sound Mix

Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratio

Scope (2.35:1)

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