Moonlight (2016)
0.2184Canon Score · ranked #89 all time
Aggregated from 10 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
The tender, heartbreaking story of a young man’s struggle to find himself, told across three defining chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain, and beauty of falling in love, while grappling with his own sexuality.
Why it ranks #89
Every list on which Moonlight appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Stone 21st Century 100 (2025) | Critics' canon | #3 / 102 |
| NYT 100 Best of 21st Century (2025) | Major international poll | #5 / 100 |
| Guardian 100 Best of 21st C (2019) | Critics' canon | #8 / 98 |
| Variety 100 Greatest (2022) | Critics' canon | #42 / 100 |
| Sight & Sound Critics' 250 (2022) | Major international poll | #62 / 264 |
| Sight & Sound Directors' 100 (2022) | Major international poll | #94 / 104 |
| Empire 100 Best (2025) | Editorial list | #94 / 100 |
| Letterboxd Top 500 (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #340 / 500 |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| Academy Award Best Picture winners | Award | Winner |