Moonlight
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 Sentiment
Kevin and Chiron share intimate moment on the beach
Adult Chiron deals drugs in Atlanta and visits Paula
The film drops significantly from the powerful teenage beach encounter to the underdeveloped adult section before recovering with the final reunion.
Moonlight maintains consistently high sentiment through its first two acts, with critics particularly praising the performances and lyrical storytelling. The third act represents a notable dip in critical enthusiasm, with many finding it less developed, before the film recovers with its emotionally resonant conclusion.
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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
Crew
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