Moonrise Kingdom
2012 · Movie · PG-13 · 94 min · ★ 7.7 · 89% critics
Set on an island off New England in the summer of 1965, two twelve-year-olds fall in love and decide to run away into the wilderness. As island authorities search for them, a violent storm brews offshore, throwing the peaceful community into chaos.
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Details
- Years
- 2012
- Release date
- 2012-05-16
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Critic score
- 89/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.7/10 (6,345 votes)
- Box office
- $68,264,022
- Budget
- $16,000,000
About
If you want a witty, heartwarming quirky romance with a dreamy island setting, Moonrise Kingdom is a great pick; Not for you if you dislike Wes Anderson-style odd humor, need straightforward storytelling, or prefer more mainstream teen comedies like The Grand Budapest Hotel or Isle of Dogs.
Pros: witty, touching story; colorful, distinctive style; charming island vibe | Cons: may feel confusing; too quirky for some; pacing or story feels thin
Themes
- camping
- hurricane
- pen pals
- coming of age
- camp
- orphan
- new england
- first love
- eye patch
- search party
- devastation
- handkerchief
- +9 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 2013 · nominated
Cast & crew
Jared Gilman
as Sam Shakusky
Kara Hayward
as Suzy Bishop
Bruce Willis
as Captain Sharp
Edward Norton
as Scout Master Ward
Bill Murray
as Mr. Bishop
Frances McDormand
as Mrs. Bishop
Tilda Swinton
as Social Services
Jason Schwartzman
as Cousin Ben
Bob Balaban
as The Narrator
Lucas Hedges
as Redford
Directed by Wes Anderson