Moonstruck (1987): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Moonstruck is a 1987 comedy drama directed by Norman Jewison, starring Nicolas Cage, Danny Aiello and Cher. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $80.6 million worldwide. It won 3 Oscars, including Actress in a Leading Role and Actress in a Supporting Role. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Norman Jewison
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Moonstruck About?
The premise of Moonstruck without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Brooklyn cafe worker finds her life delightfully complicated when she falls for the charming, newly arrived brother of her dependable fiancé. As their unexpected connection deepens, Loretta grapples with conflicting emotions and family obligations, questioning her path to happiness and discovering the unpredictable nature of love.
Moonstruck Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- new york city
- love
- italian american
- dysfunctional family
- brother brother relationship
- marriage proposal
- brooklyn new york city
- love triangle
- sicily italy
- fiance fiancee relationship
- full moon
- prosthetic hand
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- female protagonist
- mother daughter relationship
- husband wife relationship
- father daughter relationship
- family relationships
- self discovery
- moon
- restaurant
- dying mother
- date
- woman slaps a man
- college professor
- howling at the moon
- walking a dog
- anger
- resentment
- mistress
- old man
- dog
- makeover
- midlife crisis
- bookkeeper
- widow
- opera
- bakery
- opposites attract
- extramarital affair
- slapped in the face
- adultery
- engagement
- superstition
- italy
- kiss
- pouring water on someone
- taxi
- airport
- dining alone in a restaurant
- man carries a woman in his arms
Moonstruck Cast
Nicolas Cage leads the cast, with Danny Aiello and Cher. Directed by Norman Jewison; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Norman Jewison
More from Norman Jewison
More films directed by Norman Jewison, best-rated first: In the Heat of the Night, The Hurricane, Fiddler on the Roof and The Cincinnati Kid.
Moonstruck Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Moonstruck 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 89% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 83 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 69% User score
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Moonstruck Plot Summary
What happens in Moonstruck from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Thirty-seven-year-old Loretta Castorini, an Italian-American widow, leads a simple life as a bookkeeper in Brooklyn Heights. She resides with her parents, Cosmo and Rose, as well as her grandfather. One day, Loretta’s boyfriend, Johnny Cammareri, proposes to her just before departing for Sicily to care for his ailing mother. While she accepts, she feels a strong compulsion to adhere to tradition, convinced that neglecting such customs contributed to her first husband’s untimely demise just two years into their marriage.
Full summary
The whole story of Moonstruck, scene by scene
Moonstruck Box Office
Moonstruck grossed $80.6 million worldwide. $80.6 million came from the US and Canada and $1,677 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$80.6M
- US & Canada
- $80.6M
- International
- $1.7K
Moonstruck Awards & Nominations
Moonstruck won 3 Oscars, including Actress in a Leading Role and Actress in a Supporting Role. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1988, with 3 wins from 6 nominations.
3 wins15 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1989 4 nominations- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Cher
- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Olympia Dukakis
- Nominated Best Original Music
- Nominated Best Original Screenplay
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Oscars 1988 3 wins · 6 nominations- Won Actress in a Leading Role – Cher
- Won Actress in a Supporting Role – Olympia Dukakis
- Won Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) – John Patrick Shanley
- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Vincent Gardenia
- Nominated Best Picture
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Golden Globes 1988 5 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Nicolas Cage
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Cher
- Nominated Best Screenplay – John Patrick Shanley
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture (Supporting Actress) – Olympia Dukakis
Moonstruck Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 1 trailer and 5 clips.
- Clip Meet Ronny
- Clip Marriage Proposal Scene
- Clip MOONSTRUCK (1987) | You're A Wolf Scene | MGM
- Clip MOONSTRUCK (1987) | Date at the Opera | MGM
How Well Do You Know Moonstruck?
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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Who plays the lead character Loretta Castorini?
Cars in Moonstruck
33 cars on screen, including the 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham and the 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency.
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1978 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Important role -
1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Important role -
1974 Checker Taxicab Minor role -
Mack MB-Series Minor role
Moonstruck Also Known As
36 alternative titles, including “The Bride and the Wolf” and “Stregata dalla Luna”.
- Also known as
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- The Bride and the Wolf
- Stregata dalla Luna
- Hechizo de luna
- 月满抱佳人
- Mondsüchtig
- Feitiço da Lua
- Лунатици
- 月色撩人
- Opčinjena mjesecom
- Pod vlivem úplňku
- Lunefulde måne
- Kuuhullut
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- Éclair de lune
- Kato apo ti lampsi tou feggariou
- Κάτω από τη λάμψη του φεγγαριού
- Holdkórosok
- Tsuki no Kagayaku Yoru ni
- 月の輝く夜に
- Pamise
- Forhekset av månen
- Wpływ księżyca
- O Feitiço da Lua
- Visătorii
- Опчињена месецом
- Pod vplyvom splnu
- Во власти Луны
- Encís de lluna
- Mångalen
- 發暈
- Ay Çarpması
- Зачаровані Місяцем
- Ánh Trăng Độc Ác
- מוכת ירח
- 문스트럭
- 月滿抱佳人, მთვარის გავლენის ქვეშ
- พระจันทร์เป็นใจ
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Moonstruck FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Moonstruck, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Moonstruck?
Moonstruck runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Moonstruck released?
Moonstruck was released on December 18, 1987.
Who directed Moonstruck?
Moonstruck was directed by Norman Jewison.
More films by Norman Jewison Who is in the cast of Moonstruck?
Moonstruck stars Nicolas Cage, Danny Aiello and Cher, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Moonstruck make at the box office?
Moonstruck grossed $80.6 million worldwide ($80.6 million domestic, $1,677 international).
How is Moonstruck rated?
Moonstruck has 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
What awards did Moonstruck win?
Moonstruck won 3 awards from 15 nominations, including Actress in a Leading Role at the Oscars 1988.
Does Moonstruck have a post-credit scene?
No. Moonstruck has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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