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Moonstruck

Play trailer Poster for Moonstruck PG Released Dec 18, 1987 1h 41m Romance Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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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Pauline Kael The 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 Full Review Wendy Ide The Times (UK) Earthy, immediate and very funny, this is enjoyable stuff. May 8, 2023 Full Review Leonard Maltin Video Review 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 Aug 8, 2022 Full Review Mary Kassel Screen Rant Hilarious, romantic, & quietly lush, Moonstruck doesn't just hold up today. It's the kind of movie built to last, the kind we don't see anymore. Rated: 10/10 Mar 14, 2025 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Dean M Cher's best role and when it was fun watching Nicholas Cage be a wolf Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/10/25 Full Review Joe G Always liked the movie, but seeing it on big screen really made a difference for me. Loved it, recited some of the lines with the characters too! Always fun! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/10/25 Full Review 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 Full Review PJ Honney H I bought this movie years ago and never tire of watching it - the true test of an enduringly good film! However I wonder why Chers name is missing in the beginning credits? I see it at the end credits, but this bothers me. I have watched closely to see if somehow I missed it but, no, no Cher. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/28/25 Full Review Aye E A classic romantic fantasy, with brilliant and engaging performances from everyone. Hopefully people of every age know what a great actress Cher is. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/15/25 Full Review Frans B Cher and Nicolas Cage in epic performances. Whole cast excels in character. Very funny, quick witted, lots of twists and beautifully written. Expertly brought to screen by Norman Jewison. Great cinematography and settings. Very entertaining and memorable Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/01/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Moonstruck: Official Clip - Johnny Proposes Moonstruck: Official Clip - Johnny Proposes 2:39 Moonstruck: Official Clip - Ronny Lost His Hand and Bride Moonstruck: Official Clip - Ronny Lost His Hand and Bride 2:17 Moonstruck: Official Clip - Bring Me the Big Knife! Moonstruck: Official Clip - Bring Me the Big Knife! 2:06 Moonstruck: Official Clip - Have I Been a Good Wife? Moonstruck: Official Clip - Have I Been a Good Wife? 1:45 Moonstruck: Official Clip - Snap Out of It Moonstruck: Official Clip - Snap Out of It 2:08 Moonstruck: Official Clip - Wedding Off, Wedding On Moonstruck: Official Clip - Wedding Off, Wedding On 2:17 Moonstruck: Official Clip - Bad Blood and Curses Moonstruck: Official Clip - Bad Blood and Curses 2:08 Moonstruck: Official Clip - Bad Luck Moonstruck: Official Clip - Bad Luck 2:38 Moonstruck: Official Clip - Pop and Mona Moonstruck: Official Clip - Pop and Mona 1:16 Moonstruck: Official Clip - A Wolf Without a Foot Moonstruck: Official Clip - A Wolf Without a Foot 2:08 View more videos
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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
Producer
Norman Jewison, Patrick J. Palmer
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
Runtime
1h 41m
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