Moonlight (2016)
A young man navigates intimate, gritty chapters of life, earnestly seeking himself amidst love's ecstasy and pain.
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.
How intense is Moonlight?
Moonlight has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Moonlight feels like
- Tone
- intimatemelancholygrittyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Moonlight
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Moonlight for you?
Is Moonlight scary?
No. Moonlight is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Moonlight gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Moonlight sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Moonlight OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Moonlight?
Moonlight runs 1h 51m.
Where can I stream Moonlight?
Moonlight is streaming on Hulu, The Roku Channel and YouTube (free).
Does Moonlight have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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