Movie

Moonlight

“This is the story of a lifetime”

★ 7.4(7,539)20161h 51m

Moonlight is streaming on Netflix, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads and Crave Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Moonlight

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Barry Jenkins
Release date: 2016-10-21
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: English
Box office: $65,046,687
Budget: $4,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: A24

Moonlight — trailer

About Moonlight

Moonlight is a 2016 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Barry Jenkins, starring Trevante Rhodes, André Holland and Janelle Monáe. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 7,539 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Moonlight in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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

Black

André Holland

Kevin

Janelle Monáe

Teresa

Ashton Sanders

Chiron

Jharrel Jerome

Kevin Age 16

Alex R. Hibbert

Little

Jaden Piner

Kevin Age 9

Naomie Harris

Paula

Mahershala Ali

Juan

Shariff Earp

Terrence

Duan Sanderson

Azu

Herman 'Caheei McGloun

Longshoreman

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Moonlight in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Moonlight on Netflix, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads and Crave Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Moonlight on Netflix?+

Yes — Moonlight is available to stream on Netflix in Canada.

How long is Moonlight?+

Moonlight has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in Moonlight?+

Moonlight stars Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Janelle Monáe, Ashton Sanders and Jharrel Jerome.

When did Moonlight come out?+

Moonlight is a 2016 movie directed by Barry Jenkins.

What genre is Moonlight?+

Moonlight is Drama film.

Who directed Moonlight?+

Moonlight was directed by Barry Jenkins.