Moonlight (2016) runs 1 hour 51 minutes, with about 4 minutes of credits and no scene after the credits. The film is available in cinema, Blu-ray plus DVD and digital, and 4K Ultra HD versions.
Barry Jenkins's drama follows a gay Black boy growing up in 1980s Miami. The BFI Player lists it as a Drama at 1hr 51mins (BFI rental listing). Use that timing to plan viewing and travel.
Table of Contents
- How long is the film?
- Why do some listings say 106 minutes?
- Do you need to stay through the credits?
- Which home versions are available?
How long is the film?
The standard cinema length is 111 minutes. The BBFC classifies the Altitude cinema 2D version at 111m 9s (BBFC classification). That entry also lists strong language, sex, sex references and drugs misuse.
For planning, use 1hr 51mins. That figure includes story and credits. It matches everyday rental and guide listings.
Why do some listings say 106 minutes?
Shorter listings refer to home formats. The BBFC classifies the physical media plus VOD and streaming 2D version at 106m 23s on 1 March 2017.
The gap comes from format timing rather than a different cut. Expect listings between 106 and 111 minutes. Check whether the listing names cinema, disc, or streaming before comparing runtimes.
- Cinema 2D: 111m 9s, classified 18 January 2017
- Home physical media plus VOD and streaming 2D: 106m 23s, classified 1 March 2017
Do you need to stay through the credits?
The credits run about 4 minutes. MediaStinger records 111 minutes total with 4 minutes of credits (MediaStinger after-credits guide).
Nicholas Britell's End Credits Suite plays over that roll. There are no extras during the credits and no stinger after them. You gain nothing by waiting unless you want to hear the closing music.
Which home versions are available?
TheHDRoom, reporting the Lionsgate announcement, dates the Blu-ray plus Digital HD and DVD release to February 28. The release presents the film in 2.39:1 1080p with 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. That combination keeps the wide cinema image with surround sound.
Every version in that release includes commentary by director Barry Jenkins. It also includes three featurettes about making the film, creating the music, and shooting in Miami. HDMovieSource lists a later two-disc 4K Ultra HD plus Blu-ray edition dated 12 December 2017 at 111 minutes and Rated R. It uses HEVC 2160p with DTS-HD MA 5.1 and offers English SDH and Spanish subtitles.