Moonstruck (1987): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Moonstruck
Director: Norman Jewison
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1987
Duration: 102 min
Cast: Cher, Nicolas Cage, Vincent Gardenia, Olympia Dukakis, Danny Aiello

What Moonstruck Is About

37-year-old Italian-American widow Loretta Castorini believes she is unlucky in love, and so accepts a marriage proposal from her boyfriend Johnny, even though she doesn't love him. When she meets his estranged younger brother Ronny, an emotional and passionate man, she finds herself drawn to him. She tries to resist, but Ronny, who blames his brother for the loss of his hand, has no scruples about aggressively pursuing her while Johnny is out of the country. As Loretta falls for Ronny, she learns that she's not the only one in her family with a secret romance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moonstruck about?

37-year-old Italian-American widow Loretta Castorini believes she is unlucky in love, and so accepts a marriage proposal from her boyfriend Johnny, even though she doesn't love him. When she meets his estranged younger brother Ronny, an emotional and passionate man, she finds herself drawn to him.

Where can I watch Moonstruck?

Moonstruck is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Moonstruck?

Moonstruck runs for 102 minutes (1h 42m).

When did Moonstruck come out?

Moonstruck was released in 1987.

Who directed Moonstruck?

Moonstruck was directed by Norman Jewison.

Who stars in Moonstruck?

Moonstruck stars Cher, Nicolas Cage, Vincent Gardenia, Olympia Dukakis.

What is Moonstruck's rating?

Moonstruck holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.