Moonstruck

PG

Released Dec 18, 1987

1 hr. 41 min.

Romance

Comedy

List

89%

76 Reviews

Tomatometer

80%

25,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

No sooner does Italian-American widow Loretta (Cher) accept a marriage proposal from her doltish boyfriend, Johnny (Danny Aiello), than she finds herself falling for his younger brother, Ronny (Nicolas Cage). She tries to resist, but Ronny lost his hand in an accident he blames on his brother, and has no scruples about aggressively pursuing her while Johnny is out of the country. As Loretta falls deeper in love, she comes to learn that she's not the only one in her family with a secret romance.

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Critics Consensus

Led by energetic performances from Nicolas Cage and Cher, Moonstruck is an exuberantly funny tribute to love and one of the decade's most appealing comedies.

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Sandra H

So great to see this movie classic on the big screen! I don’t remember seeing it in theaters originally.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/24

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Jennifer

Practically perfect in every way.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/24

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Narciso R

Love this movie, my favorite scene is between Cher, and the elderly lady putting a curse on her fiancé flight. NRJ.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/24

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Audience Member

Fun movie. Cher is very good in it, didn't realize she acts. Cage is a little wild in it, but I liked it overall.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/25/24

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Jeff M

Like a fine Italian wine, this comedy ages so well that it consistently finds itself moving farther and farther up my list of the best movie comedies of all time. This is arguably the summit of Cher's movie career, and while I can't say I'd give her the Oscar, I'm not mad about her win. She is funny, sexy and near-perfection (she exaggerates the accent a bit from time to time, but that's my only complaint). And the supporting cast is an Italian American delight! Dukakis, in her Oscar-winning performance, pretty much steals every scene in which she appears, and I especially love her scenes with the late great John Mahoney. And the music! THE MUSIC! Bookended by Dean Martin's irresistible "That's Amore" and containing some of the most beautiful opera music ever written, not to mention the perfect use of "Musetta's Waltz", it's an absolute dream to the ears as well as the eyes and the heart. John Patrick Shanley's screenplay is brilliantly observant, containing beautifully understated moments interspersed with the histrionics and grand gestures. A scene toward the end shows Cher, absolutely glowing, on a deserted street in the early morning hours, just kicking a can as she smiles and walks on air. By the end of this movie, I had the same feeling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/24

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David F

A charming romantic comedy about some Italian American, regional-accented New Yorkers.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/24

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Norman Jewison

Director

Cher

Loretta Castorini

Nicolas Cage

Ronny Cammareri

Vincent Gardenia

Cosmo Castorini

Olympia Dukakis

Rose Castorini

Danny Aiello

Mr. Johnny Cammareri

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Moonstruck: Official Clip - Johnny Proposes

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Moonstruck: Official Clip - Ronny Lost His Hand and Bride

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Moonstruck: Official Clip - Have I Been a Good Wife?

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Moonstruck: Official Clip - Snap Out of It

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Moonstruck: Official Clip - Wedding Off, Wedding On

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Moonstruck: Official Clip - Bad Blood and Curses

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Moonstruck: Official Clip - Bad Luck

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Moonstruck: Official Clip - A Wolf Without a Foot

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Pauline Kael

New Yorker

Moonstruck isn’t heartfelt; it’s an honest contrivance -- the mockery is a giddy homage to our, desire for grand passion. With its own special lushness, it’s a rose-tinted black comedy.

Sep 15, 2023

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Wendy Ide

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Earthy, immediate and very funny, this is enjoyable stuff.

May 8, 2023

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Leonard Maltin

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Moonstruck made me laugh, as any good comedy should. But this rare and wonderful movie did something more: It also made me smile. That's because, unlike most contemporary comedies, Moonstruck isn't a collection of gags. It's a picture of genuine humor.

Rated: 4/4

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

This is a weird film. Outside of some strong scenes with the family, the performances are all over the place.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 16, 2024

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

I expected this to be a lot better given the accolades it received. When it aims to be a comedy, it falter. When it embraces itself as a family drama, the story and the characters thrive.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 16, 2024

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Dennis Schwartz

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Nutty ethnic romantic drama about an Italian-American family.

Rated: C+

Apr 28, 2023

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Synopsis

No sooner does Italian-American widow Loretta (Cher) accept a marriage proposal from her doltish boyfriend, Johnny (Danny Aiello), than she finds herself falling for his younger brother, Ronny (Nicolas Cage). She tries to resist, but Ronny lost his hand in an accident he blames on his brother, and has no scruples about aggressively pursuing her while Johnny is out of the country. As Loretta falls deeper in love, she comes to learn that she's not the only one in her family with a secret romance.

Director: Norman Jewison
Screenwriter: John Patrick Shanley
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Rating: PG
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 18, 1987, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $80.0M

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