Moonrise Kingdom
7.7/10
Rating
94 min
Runtime
2012
Release Year
Wes Anderson
Director
Cast
Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward, Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray
Quick Synopsis
In the summer of 1965, on a small island off the coast of New England, two twelve-year-old children develop a close bond and decide to run away together into the nearby wilderness. Their disappearance prompts a search by local authorities, including community members and law enforcement. Meanwhile, a severe storm approaches the island, creating additional challenges for the residents. The combination of the children's absence and the approaching storm disrupts the calm life of the island community, leading to unexpected consequences for everyone involved.
Detailed Synopsis of Moonrise Kingdom
Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, Moonrise Kingdom tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore – and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle.
