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Moonstruck (1987)

English and Italian romantic comedy film directed by Norman Jewison

PGUS

Rated PG in the US

Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.

Runtime
1h 42m 102 min
Released
16 December 1987
Languages
English, Italian

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Moonstruck has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 16 December 1987. It is directed by Norman Jewison and stars Cher, Nicolas Cage and Olympia Dukakis.

Official trailer

Cast and crew

Cinematography
David Watkin
Produced by
Norman Jewison
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Distribution
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Xfinity Streampix

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$15 million
Box office
$122.1 million
Awards
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress; Academy Award for Best Actress; Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
Set in
New York City, Brooklyn
Filmed in
New York City, Toronto

Release and where to watch

In theatres
16 December 1987
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Can children watch it?

Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Moonstruck?

Moonstruck has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes, or 102 min.

When did Moonstruck release?

Moonstruck released on 16 December 1987.

Who directed Moonstruck?

Moonstruck is directed by Norman Jewison.

Who is in the cast of Moonstruck?

The cast of Moonstruck includes Cher, Nicolas Cage, Olympia Dukakis, Vincent Gardenia, Danny Aiello and Julie Bovasso.

How much did Moonstruck earn at the box office?

Moonstruck grossed $122.1 million on a budget of $15 million.

What is Moonstruck rated in the US?

Moonstruck is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.

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Updated 8 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.