Moonlight
2016
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Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Janelle Monáe, Ashton Sanders, Jharrel Jerome, Alex R. Hibbert, Jaden Piner, Naomie Harris
Original language
English
First release
October 21, 2016 (United States)
Production companies
A24, Plan B Entertainment
Awards
Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor, Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama, Academy Award for Best Picture, Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Miami, Atlanta, Liberty City
Filming locations
Miami
Crew
Screenplay
Barry Jenkins
Producer
Adele Romanski, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner
Cinematography
James Laxton
Editing
Joi McMillon, Nat Sanders
Music
Nicholas Britell
Québec / French
Québec classification
13 years and over
Classification date
January 25, 2017
Trailer
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Festival History
- Telluride Film Festival 2026 generic - Special Screenings
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Academy Awards 2017 academy_award ★ Won: Best Picture; Best Adapted Screenplay
- Golden Globes (USA) 2017 generic - Best Director ★ Nominee
- Independent Spirit Awards 2017 generic - Best Feature; Best Director; Best Screenplay: Barry Jenkins; Tarell Alvin McCraney; Best Cinematography: James Laxton; Best Editing: Joi McMillon; Nat Sanders; Robert Altman Award ★ Winner: Best Feature; Best Director; Best Screenplay: Barry Jenkins; Tarell Alvin McCraney; Best Cinematography: James Laxton; Best Editing: Joi McMillon; Nat Sanders; Robert Altman Award
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2017 generic
- Directors Guild of America 2016 generic
- Indiewire Critics' Poll 2016 generic - Best Director ★ 1
- National Board of Review 2016 generic - Award winners ★ Best Director; Best Supporting Actress (Naomie Harris)
- Telluride Film Festival 2016 generic - Main Program
- Toronto International Film Festival 2016 generic
- Village Voice Film Poll 2016 generic ★ Best Film; Best Director; Best Supporting Actor (Mahershala Ali)
Titles
| Original title | Moonlight | English |
| Québec French title | Moonlight : l'histoire d'une vie |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Moonlight (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Nicholas Britell, Tommy Vicari (2016) | 5 releases, 2016-2022: A24 Music, Invada Records, Lakeshore Records |
| CD | Moonlight (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Nicholas Britell, Tommy Vicari (2016) | 6 releases, 2016-2017: Invada Records, Lakeshore Records, Noble Music, Rambling Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | October 21, 2016 |
| Theatrical | United States | November 4, 2016 |
| Theatrical | United States | November 18, 2016 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | January 19, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Australia | January 26, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Greece | January 26, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Israel | January 26, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | January 26, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | January 27, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | February 1, 2017 |
| Theatrical | France | February 1, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | February 2, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Croatia | February 2, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | February 2, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | February 3, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | February 9, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Peru | February 9, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Thailand | February 9, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Spain | February 10, 2017 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | February 10, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Latvia | February 10, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Norway | February 10, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | February 10, 2017 |
| Theatrical | South Africa | February 10, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | February 16, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Kazakhstan | February 16, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Russia | February 16, 2017 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | February 17, 2017 |
| Theatrical | India | February 17, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Poland | February 17, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | February 17, 2017 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | February 22, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | February 23, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Colombia | February 23, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | February 23, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | February 23, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Italy | February 23, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Slovakia | February 23, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | February 23, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | February 24, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | March 3, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | March 9, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Chile | March 9, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Cyprus | March 9, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Germany | March 9, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Macedonia | March 9, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Austria | March 10, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Romania | March 10, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | March 15, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Japan | March 31, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Bulgaria | April 7, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | April 13, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | April 27, 2017 |
| Streaming | China | June 17, 2017 |
| Television | Netherlands | December 24, 2017 |
| Television | Indonesia | February 3, 2018 |
| Streaming | Philippines | July 30, 2021 |
| Theatrical | United States | February 27, 2025 |
| Theatrical | United States | October 2, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video | United States | February 28, 2017 |
| Home video | Netherlands | May 24, 2017 |
| Home video | Netherlands | May 27, 2017 |
| Home video | France | June 6, 2017 |
| Home video | United Arab Emirates | June 19, 2017 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | June 19, 2017 |
| Home video | Germany | August 25, 2017 |
| Home video | Japan | September 15, 2017 |
| Home video | Egypt | May 3, 2021 |
| Home video | Egypt | August 14, 2021 |
Full credits
| Director | Barry Jenkins |
| Cast | 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), Mahershala Ali (Juan), Shariff Earp (Terrence), Duan Sanderson (Azu), Herman 'Caheei McGloun (Longshoreman), Kamal Ani-Bellow (Portable Boy 1), Keomi Givens (Portable Boy 2), Eddie Blanchard (Portable Boy 3), Rudi Goblen (Gee), Edson Jean (Mr. Pierce), Patrick Decile (Terrel), Herveline Moncion (Samantha), Fransley Hyppolite (Pizzo), Jesus Mitchell (Old School Guard), Larry Anderson (Antwon), Tanisha Cidel (Principal Williams), Stephon Bron (Travis), Don Seward (Tip), Justin Ebenhack (Gang Member (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Barry Jenkins |
| Story | Tarell Alvin McCraney |
| Producer | Adele Romanski, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner |
| Executive producer | Brad Pitt, Sarah Esberg, Tarell Alvin McCraney |
| Cinematography | James Laxton |
| Editing | Joi McMillon, Nat Sanders |
| Music | Nicholas Britell |
| Production design | Hannah Beachler |
| Costumes | Caroline Eselin |
Identifiers & sources
| Wikidata | Q21527875 |
| IMDb | tt4975722 |
| TMDB | 376867 |
| CQ | 108271 |
| CQ | 108361 |
| MCC Québec | 403102 |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
Source: Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec (CC0-1.0)
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
