# Moonlight (2016) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/moonlight-2016/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 71% |
| Critic Score | 74% |
| Audience Score | 77% |
| Metascore | 63/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.4/10 |
| Director | Barry Jenkins |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 111 min |
| Festival premiere | TIFF 2016 |
| Major awards | 2 wins, 0 nominations |

## Quick answer

Moonlight (2016) earns a 71% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Barry Jenkins’ triptych of Black queer coming-of-age won Best Picture — still the most cited modern American indie in “b Metascore 63/100. Directed by Barry Jenkins.

## Critics consensus

Barry Jenkins’ triptych of Black queer coming-of-age won Best Picture — still the most cited modern American indie in “best of” lists.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Janelle Monáe, Ashton Sanders, Jharrel Jerome, Alex R. Hibbert, Jaden Piner, Naomie Harris, Mahershala Ali, Shariff Earp

## Accolades

Premiered at TIFF 2016.
- Won Best Picture — Academy Awards 2017
- Won Best Supporting Actor — Academy Awards 2017

## Where to watch

Global: Hulu
the United States: Hulu

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Moonlight worth watching?**
Moonlight holds a 71% Celluloid Score. Barry Jenkins’ triptych of Black queer coming-of-age won Best Picture — still the most cited modern American indie in “best of” lists.

**What is 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.

**Who directed Moonlight?**
Moonlight (2016) was directed by Barry Jenkins.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Moonlight?**
71% — the average of five public sources: critics 74%, audience 77%, Metascore 63/100, Letterboxd 3.4/5, and IMDb 7.4/10.

**What awards did Moonlight win?**
Moonlight won Best Picture (Academy Awards 2017), Best Supporting Actor (Academy Awards 2017).

**Where can I watch Moonlight?**
Moonlight is streaming on Hulu; on Hulu in the United States. Availability varies by region.

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