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Moonlight

This is the story of a lifetime

2016 · R · 1h 52m

Directed by Barry Jenkins

7.4

TMDB audience score
7,757 votes, out of 10

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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.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • Netflix
  • Netflix Standard with Ads

Free

  • Kanopy
  • Hoopla
  • Fawesome

Free with ads

  • The Roku Channel
  • Fandango at Home Free
  • YouTube Free
  • Plex
  • Xumo Play
  • Tubi TV

Rent

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home
  • Spectrum On Demand

Buy

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

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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