Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
Young lovers escape into the 1965 New England wilderness, charmingly upending a peaceful island community.
Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, Moonrise Kingdom tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore – and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle.
How intense is Moonrise Kingdom?
Moonrise Kingdom has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry and wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What Moonrise Kingdom feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalcozyheartwarmingnostalgic
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate nightFamily night
Where to stream Moonrise Kingdom
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Moonrise Kingdom for you?
Is Moonrise Kingdom scary?
No. Moonrise Kingdom is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Moonrise Kingdom gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Moonrise Kingdom sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Moonrise Kingdom OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Moonrise Kingdom?
Moonrise Kingdom runs 1h 34m.
Where can I stream Moonrise Kingdom?
Moonrise Kingdom is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Moonrise Kingdom have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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