Moonlight (2016) Review

Is Moonlight worth watching?

Yes — Moonlight is worth watching, with a 74/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating and 77% Audience Snapshot on Celluloid. It earns a 70% Celluloid Score from Celluloid editorial, Metascore (63), Letterboxd (3.4/5), and IMDb (7.4/10).

Directed by Barry Jenkins, Moonlight runs 111 minutes in English. On Celluloid we index it for “Moonlight review”, “is Moonlight worth watching”, and related discovery queries from United States.

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.

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. The film stars Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Janelle Monáe, Ashton Sanders, Jharrel Jerome, and others.

Should you watch Moonlight tonight?

Yes, if the premise appeals — Moonlight is a solid pick among United States drama. At 111 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the transparent input breakdown on the movie page shows where the available inputs agree.

Where can I watch Moonlight?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Moonlight (2016) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt4975722. Explore more from United States on our country hub or browse drama films.