The Light of the Moon

The Light of the Moon

One night can change your life forever.

Directed by Jessica M. Thompson

201794 min6.2 / 10

A intimate, introspective drama about trauma's aftermath and the difficult work of rebuilding trust and connection within a relationship.

After a New York City woman is sexually assaulted while walking home one evening, she struggles to accept the truth and rediscover the intimacy within her relationship.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Light of the Moon sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is The Light of the Moon violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Light of the Moon easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does The Light of the Moon end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Light of the Moon scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

40/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity63

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise30

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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