Blue Moon
Seen it?2025 | 101 min | History, Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), people are still talking about it and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Mank or Elvis, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi’s bar as his former collaborator, Richard Rodgers, celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical, “Oklahoma!”
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Berlin award: Berlin International Film Festival: Silver Bear for Best Supporting Performance. Also nominated for 2 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes and 1 Critics' Choice Award. Plus 6 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$4 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.5 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Linklater
- Ethan HawkeLorenz Hart
- Bobby CannavaleEddie
- Andrew ScottRichard Rodgers
- Margaret QualleyElizabeth Weiland
- Patrick KennedyE.B. 'Andy' White
- Jonah LeesMorty Rifkin
- Simon DelaneyOscar Hammerstein
- Giles SurridgeSven
- Cillian SullivanStephen Sondheim
- Michael James FordLawrence Langner