
Moonlight
dir. Barry Jenkins
87
8 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
Moonlight uses one man's story to offer a remarkable and brilliantly crafted look at lives too rarely seen in cinema.
What resonated with audiences
'Moonlight' delivers exceptional cinematography, masterful direction from Barry Jenkins, and powerful performances, particularly from Naomie Harris and Mahershala Ali. The film's exploration of identity, masculinity, and coming-of-age themes proves deeply moving and thought-provoking for most viewers. However, opinions sharply divide on engagement, with some finding it mesmerizing while others struggled with pacing and restlessness. The screenplay and character development receive mixed reactions, with critics noting thin plotting despite emotional resonance.

Directed byBarry Jenkins
StarringTrevante Rhodes, André Holland, Janelle Monáe, Ashton Sanders, Jharrel Jerome, Alex R. Hibbert
Written byBarry Jenkins, Tarell Alvin McCraney
CinematographyJames Laxton
EditingJoi McMillon
MusicNicholas Britell
Moonlight
2016 · R · 1h 51m
Drama
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.
