Moonrise Kingdom (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Moonrise Kingdom is a 2012 comedy drama directed by Wes Anderson, starring Jared Gilman, Edward Norton and Kara Hayward. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $68.3 million worldwide on a $16 million budget. It won 1 award from 14 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 84 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Wes Anderson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Focus Features
- Budget
- $16M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Moonrise Kingdom About?
The premise of Moonrise Kingdom without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1965, on a serene island near New England, two young runaways, Sam and Suzy, embark on a bold adventure to escape their everyday existence. As a storm approaches, a group of quirky adults, including a local scoutmaster and parents, begin a search and rescue mission. The unfolding events explore themes of childhood, love, and the challenges of growing up, set against a backdrop of nostalgic charm and unexpected humor.
Moonrise Kingdom Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- young love
- 1960s
- boy scouts camp
- coming of age
- search
- storm
- search party
- sheriff
- adolescence
- first love
- boy scout
- island
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- camp
- running away
- runaway boy
- runaway girl
- stabbed with scissors
- mother daughter relationship
- first kiss
- 12 year old
- orphan
- new england
- pen pal
- runaway child
- blood
- boat
- telephone call
- waterfront
- lovers on the lam
- reading
- french kiss
- rain
- missing child
- alienation
- family relationships
- split screen
- social worker
- boy scouts leader
- husband wife relationship
- small town sheriff
- scout camp
- runaway
- scout leader
- father daughter relationship
- forbidden love
- nonlinear timeline
- introvert
- quirky comedy
- coming of age drama
- teen romance
Where to Watch Moonrise Kingdom
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Moonrise Kingdom Cast
Jared Gilman leads the cast, with Edward Norton and Kara Hayward. Directed by Wes Anderson; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Wes Anderson
Also Starring in Moonrise Kingdom
· 5 moreMoonrise Kingdom Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Moonrise Kingdom 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 84 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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IMDb 7.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 93% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 86%
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Metacritic 84 Metascore
User score 8.1
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TMDB 77% User score
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Letterboxd 4.0 /5
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Movie Insider 3.8 /5
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Moonrise Kingdom Plot Summary
What happens in Moonrise Kingdom from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the quaint setting of 1965 New Penzance, a beautiful New England island, we meet twelve-year-old Sam Shakusky (Jared Gilman), who finds himself navigating the challenges of being an orphan at a Khaki Scout summer camp known as Camp Ivanhoe. Led by the devoted Scout Master Ward (Edward Norton), the camp is filled with other young boys, including Gadge, Deluca, Skotak, Nickelby, Izod, and several others, each assigned their own specific roles within the camp.
The island measures 16 miles in length, covered with rich pine and maple forests, without any paved roads, and with mail delivered by air. Scattered throughout the island are hidden trails and footpaths, allowing for exploration, while a ferry transports visitors from Stone Cove twice daily.
Full summary
The whole story of Moonrise Kingdom, scene by scene
Moonrise Kingdom Box Office & Budget
Moonrise Kingdom grossed $68.3 million worldwide on a $16 million budget, 4.3 times what it cost. $45.5 million came from the US and Canada and $22.8 million (33%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$68.3M
4.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $45.5M
- International
- $22.8M
- Budget
- $16M
Moonrise Kingdom Awards & Nominations
Moonrise Kingdom won 1 award from 14 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Artios Awards 2013, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win14 nominations6 ceremonies
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Artios Awards 2013 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Studio or Independent Feature - Comedy
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Critics' Choice 2013 5 nominations- Nominated Best Acting Ensemble
- Nominated Best Original Screenplay
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Best Score – Alexandre Desplat
- Nominated Best Young Actor/Actress – Kara Hayward
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Spirit Awards 2013 5 nominations- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Director – Wes Anderson
- Nominated Best Feature
- Nominated Best Screenplay
- Nominated Best Supporting Male – Bruce Willis
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BAFTA 2013 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Screenplay – Wes Anderson
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Golden Globes 2013 1 nomination- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
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Oscars 2013 1 nomination- Nominated Writing (Original Screenplay)
Moonrise Kingdom Trailers & Videos
21 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser, 11 clips and 8 featurettes.
- Teaser Look for it on Blu-Ray & DVD
- Clip I'm Deputizing the little guy.
- Clip The Most Important Thing
- Clip Were You Followed
How Well Do You Know Moonrise Kingdom?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Moonrise Kingdom
4 cars on screen, including the 1968 Plymouth Satellite and the Yamaha YG 1.
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1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle Typ 1 Background role
Moonrise Kingdom Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Reino do Nascer da Lua” and “Королівство Сходу Місяця”.
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- Reino do Nascer da Lua
- Королівство Сходу Місяця
- 문라이즈 킹덤
- Moonrise Kingdom. Un reino bajo la luna
- El reino de la salida de la Luna
- Moonrise Kingdom - Una fuga d'amore
- 月升王国
- Королевство полной луны
- Holdfény királyság
- Kochankowie z księżyca
- Až vyjde měsíc
- Kraljevstvo izlazećeg Mjeseca
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- Ο Έρωτας του Φεγγαριού
- ムーンライズ・キングダム
- ממלכת אור הירח
- Королiвство повного мiсяця
- Regatul unde răsare Luna
- В царството на пълнолунието
- Mēness lēkta karaļvalsts
- 月昇冒險王國
- Až vyjde mesiac
- 小學雞私奔記
- Vương Quốc Trăng Lên
- คู่กิ๊กซ่าส์ สารพัดแสบ
- Месечево краљевство
- قلمرو طلوع ماه
- Moonrise Kingdom: Amor Infantil
- Kuutõusu kuningriik
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Moonrise Kingdom FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Moonrise Kingdom, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Moonrise Kingdom?
Moonrise Kingdom runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Moonrise Kingdom released?
Moonrise Kingdom was released on May 25, 2012.
Who directed Moonrise Kingdom?
Moonrise Kingdom was directed by Wes Anderson.
More films by Wes Anderson Who is in the cast of Moonrise Kingdom?
Moonrise Kingdom stars Jared Gilman, Edward Norton and Kara Hayward, among 9 credited actors.
Where can I watch Moonrise Kingdom?
In the US, Moonrise Kingdom is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Moonrise Kingdom make at the box office?
Moonrise Kingdom grossed $68.3 million worldwide ($45.5 million domestic, $22.8 million international) on a budget of $16 million.
How is Moonrise Kingdom rated?
Moonrise Kingdom has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic and 77% on TMDB.
What awards did Moonrise Kingdom win?
Moonrise Kingdom won 1 award from 14 nominations, including Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Studio or Independent Feature - Comedy at the Artios Awards 2013.
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