Where to watch Moonlight (2016) tonight
Moonlight (2016) runs 1 h 52 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.4 from 7,757 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 1 h 52 min — ends 9:52 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama
- Released
- October 21, 2016
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 from 7,757 votes
- Director
- Barry Jenkins
- Starring
- Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Janelle Monáe, Ashton Sanders
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Xumo Play (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Moonlight?
- Moonlight is 1 h 52 min long (112 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Moonlight rated?
- Moonlight is rated R in the US.
- Is Moonlight a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Moonlight?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Xumo Play (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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