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Moonlight
2016
Director
Barry Jenkins
Year
2016
Genres
Style
Content Rating
R
Stars
Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Alex R. Hibbert, Trevante Rhodes
Languages
🇬🇧 English
Origin Countries
🇺🇸 United States
Synopsis
A young African-American man grapples with his identity and sexuality while experiencing the everyday struggles of childhood, adolescence, and burgeoning adulthood.
Major Awards
Overall
2 wins — 8 nominations
Wins (2)
Best Picture
Golden Globes, USA (2017)
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Best Screenplay
Writers Guild of America, USA (2017)
Best Original Screenplay
Nominations (8)
Best Picture
BAFTA Awards (2017)
Best Film
Critics Choice Awards (2016)
Best Picture
Best Director
Academy Awards, USA (2017)
Best Achievement in Directing
Directors Guild of America, USA (2017)
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film
Golden Globes, USA (2017)
Best Director - Motion Picture
Critics Choice Awards (2016)
Best Director
Best Screenplay
BAFTA Awards (2017)
Best Screenplay (Original)
Golden Globes, USA (2017)
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture