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Moonrise Kingdom

  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
346K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
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Bill Murray, Bruce Willis, Frances McDormand, Bob Balaban, Edward Norton, Jason Schwartzman, Tilda Swinton, Lucas Hedges, Charlie Kilgore, Jared Gilman, and Kara Hayward in Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, two twelve-year-olds fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore -- and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle.
Play trailer2:03
12 Videos
99+ Photos
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
A pair of young lovers flee their New England town, which causes a local search party to fan out to find them.A pair of young lovers flee their New England town, which causes a local search party to fan out to find them.A pair of young lovers flee their New England town, which causes a local search party to fan out to find them.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
346K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,212
210
  • Director
    • Wes Anderson
  • Writers
    • Wes Anderson
    • Roman Coppola
  • Stars
    • Jared Gilman
    • Kara Hayward
    • Bruce Willis
Top credits
  • Director
    • Wes Anderson
  • Writers
    • Wes Anderson
    • Roman Coppola
  • Stars
    • Jared Gilman
    • Kara Hayward
    • Bruce Willis
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 507User reviews
    • 507Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 36 wins & 122 nominations total

    Videos12

    No. 1
    Trailer 2:03
    No. 1
    "Were You Followed?"
    Clip 0:48
    "Were You Followed?"
    "The Most Important Decision In Your Lives"
    Clip 0:50
    "The Most Important Decision In Your Lives"
    "New Penzance"
    Clip 0:47
    "New Penzance"
    "Loaded Question"
    Clip 0:43
    "Loaded Question"
    "Juvenile Refuge"
    Clip 0:44
    "Juvenile Refuge"
    Deputizing The Little Guy
    Clip 0:39
    Deputizing The Little Guy
    Behind the Scenes with Wes Anderson
    Featurette 1:15
    Behind the Scenes with Wes Anderson
    Behind the Scenes with Edward Norton
    Featurette 1:20
    Behind the Scenes with Edward Norton
    Behind the Scenes with Bruce Willis
    Featurette 1:53
    Behind the Scenes with Bruce Willis
    Behind the Scenes with Bill Murray
    Featurette 1:28
    Behind the Scenes with Bill Murray
    "The Making Of"
    Featurette 3:02
    "The Making Of"

    Photos276

    Bill Murray, Bruce Willis, Frances McDormand, Bob Balaban, Edward Norton, Jason Schwartzman, Tilda Swinton, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick, Lucas Hedges, Gabriel Rush, Jake Ryan, Tanner Flood, Charlie Kilgore, Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward, and Wyatt Ralff in Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
    Neal Huff and Tilda Swinton in Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
    Jason Schwartzman, Jared Gilman, and Kara Hayward in Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
    Wes Anderson in Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
    Edward Norton, Tommy Nelson, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick, Lucas Hedges, Gabriel Rush, Charlie Kilgore, and Andreas Sheikh in Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
    Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, and Tilda Swinton in Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
    Edward Norton and Chandler Frantz in Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
    Kara Hayward in Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
    Jason Schwartzman and Gabriel Rush in Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
    Bruce Willis in Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
    Wes Anderson and Jared Gilman in Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
    Wes Anderson in Moonrise Kingdom (2012)

    Top cast

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    Jared Gilman
    Jared Gilman
    • Sam
    Kara Hayward
    Kara Hayward
    • Suzy
    Bruce Willis
    Bruce Willis
    • Captain Sharp
    Bill Murray
    Bill Murray
    • Mr. Bishop
    Edward Norton
    Edward Norton
    • Scout Master Ward
    Frances McDormand
    Frances McDormand
    • Mrs. Bishop
    Tilda Swinton
    Tilda Swinton
    • Social Services
    Jason Schwartzman
    Jason Schwartzman
    • Cousin Ben
    Bob Balaban
    Bob Balaban
    • The Narrator
    Lucas Hedges
    Lucas Hedges
    • Redford
    Charlie Kilgore
    Charlie Kilgore
    • Lazy-Eye
    Andreas Sheikh
    • Panagle
    Chandler Frantz
    • Gadge
    Robert Hadlock
    Robert Hadlock
    • Deluca
    • (as Rob Campbell)
    L.J. Foley
    L.J. Foley
    • Izod
    Gabriel Rush
    Gabriel Rush
    • Skotak
    Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick
    Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick
    • Roosevelt
    Tommy Nelson
    Tommy Nelson
    • Nickleby
    • Director
      • Wes Anderson
    • Writers
      • Wes Anderson
      • Roman Coppola
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The dance scene on the beach was saved for the very end of filming, so that the two young leads would be comfortable around each other, and was done on a closed set (just the two leads, co-writer and director Wes Anderson, and the cameraman).
    • Goofs
      The pilot of the plane incorrectly says the word "five" as "fiver". In standard aviation phonetics--NATO alphabets--the number "nine" is pronounced "niner", to distinguish it from "five", which is pronounced as "fife".
    • Quotes

      Sam: I feel I'm in a real family now. Not like yours, but similar to one.

      Suzy: I always wished I was an orphan. Most of my favorite characters are. I think your lives are more special.

      Sam: I love you, but you don't know what you're talking about.

      Suzy: I love you, too.

    • Crazy credits
      During the final credits, Alexandre Desplat's music is vocally decomposed, like it was for the piece of classical music during the movie.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Cannes Film Festival 2012 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34: Themes A.-F.
      (1946)

      Composed by Benjamin Britten

      Performed by New York Philharmonic

      Conducted by Leonard Bernstein

      Narrated by Henry Chapin (uncredited)

    User reviews507

    Review
    Top review
    Great Cast Bring Innocent Tale to Life
    Moonrise Kingdom (2012)

    *** 1/2 (out of 4)

    Teenager love birds Sam (Jared Gilman) and Suzy (Kara Hayward) run away from their homes to find a better life together but soon a search party is out looking for them. Wes Anderson's latest picture is quite a gem because it's been a very long time since a film has captured the innocence and beauty of young love. Now this certainly isn't a love story but then again the film is so original that it really doesn't fit into any one genre. There's the love stuff but also plenty of great comedy and best of all are the terrific performances from the entire cast, many of which haven't done this good of work in years. Anderson and Roman Coppola's screenplay is so simple yet so beautiful and innocent that it's nearly impossible not to get caught up in this crazy world. The visual style of Anderson is certainly on full display as is the weird and surreal atmosphere that really makes you feel as if you're seeing some sci-fi movie because it just appears to be a different universe than anything you've seen or known. At just 84-minutes without the end credits, there's really no filler or scenes that don't belong. This is a very tight ship that tells its story, gets the characters developed and then moves on. Both Gilman and Hayward are terrific in the roles of the young lovers and it's easy to see that they've both got a great talent and Anderson exploits every bit of it. The comic touch by the two was very impressive and they fit Anderson's world perfectly. Frances McDormand and Bill Murray are both extremely funny as the girl's parents and especially Murray who can play weird like no one else. Edward Norton turns in his best work in years as the scout leader and we even get a strong bit by Tilda Swinton. Harvey Keitel pops up towards the end and it's always great seeing him. Bruce Willis is the one that really jumps off the screen. I remember PULP FICTION brought him back to life in regards to showing he could "act" and didn't have to always play Bruce Willis and this film proves the same. Willis is extremely good, funny and at times touching in his part and it was great to see him acting again. MOONRISE KINGDOM isn't going to be a film for those seeking brainless action but those who want something more are bound to be entertained.
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    • Michael_Elliott
    • Jul 2, 2012

    FAQ5

    • What songs play during the trailer?
    • What is the song that plays throughout the film?
    • Were children subjected to shock therapy in the 1960s, as implied in Moonrise Kingdom?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 29, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Un reino bajo la luna
    • Filming locations
      • Fort Wetherill State Park, Jamestown, Rhode Island, USA
    • Production companies
      • Indian Paintbrush
      • American Empirical Pictures
      • Moonrise
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $16,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $45,512,466
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $522,996
      • May 27, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $68,264,022
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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