# Moonlight (2016) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/moonlight-2016/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 70% |
| Editorial Rating | 74/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 77% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 63/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.4/10 |
| Director | Barry Jenkins |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 111 min |
| Festival premiere | TIFF 2016 |
| Major awards | 2 wins, 0 nominations |

## Quick answer

Moonlight (2016) earns a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Barry Jenkins’ triptych of Black queer coming-of-age won Best Picture — still the most cited modern American indie in “b Metascore 63/100. Directed by Barry Jenkins.

## Celluloid verdict

Barry Jenkins’ triptych of Black queer coming-of-age won Best Picture — still the most cited modern American indie in “best of” lists.

## 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.

## Cast

Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Janelle Monáe, Ashton Sanders, Jharrel Jerome, Alex R. Hibbert, Jaden Piner, Naomie Harris, Mahershala Ali, Shariff Earp

## Accolades

Premiered at TIFF 2016.
- Won Best Picture — Academy Awards 2017
- Won Best Supporting Actor — Academy Awards 2017

## Where to watch

Global: Hulu
the United States: Hulu
South Korea: Netflix
Japan: Hulu, U-NEXT

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Moonlight worth watching?**
Moonlight holds a 70% Celluloid Score. Barry Jenkins’ triptych of Black queer coming-of-age won Best Picture — still the most cited modern American indie in “best of” lists.

**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.

**Who directed Moonlight?**
Moonlight (2016) was directed by Barry Jenkins.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Moonlight?**
70% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (74/100), Metascore (63/100), Letterboxd (3.4/5), and IMDb (7.4/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**What awards did Moonlight win?**
Moonlight won Best Picture (Academy Awards 2017), Best Supporting Actor (Academy Awards 2017).

**Where can I watch Moonlight?**
Moonlight is streaming on Hulu; on Hulu in the United States; on Netflix in South Korea; on Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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