
Moonstruck
Life. Family. Love.
Directed by Norman Jewison
Produced by Star Partners, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
A warm, operatic romantic comedy about an Italian-American widow who discovers passion and family secrets during the holiday season, balancing melodrama with genuine affection.
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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Does Moonstruck end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.
Is Moonstruck easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Is Moonstruck scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Moonstruck violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Moonstruck sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Moonstruck
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Moonstruck
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Moonstruck, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Moonstruck, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Moonstruck, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































