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.

Credits

Directed by

• Barry Jenkins

Written by

• Barry Jenkins
• Tarell Alvin McCraney

Produced by

• Adele Romanski
• Dede Gardner
• Jeremy Kleiner

Music by

• Nicholas Britell

Cinematography

• James Laxton

Edited by

• Joi McMillon
• Nat Sanders

Cast

• Trevante Rhodesas Black
• André Hollandas Kevin
• Janelle Monáeas Teresa
• Ashton Sandersas Chiron
• Jharrel Jeromeas Kevin Age 16
• Alex R. Hibbertas Little
• Jaden Pineras Kevin Age 9
• Naomie Harrisas Paula
• Mahershala Alias Juan
• Shariff Earpas Terrence
• Duan Sandersonas Azu
• Herman 'Caheei McGlounas Longshoreman
• Kamal Ani-Bellowas Portable Boy 1
• Keomi Givensas Portable Boy 2
• Eddie Blanchardas Portable Boy 3
• Rudi Goblenas Gee
• Edson Jeanas Mr. Pierce
• Patrick Decileas Terrel
• Herveline Moncionas Samantha
• Fransley Hyppoliteas Pizzo

Genres