# Moonstruck (1987)

> A spirited New York widow risks a respectable engagement for a passionate connection that unsettles her entire Italian-American family.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1397

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Norman Jewison
- Cast: Cher, Nicolas Cage, Vincent Gardenia, Olympia Dukakis, Danny Aiello, Julie Bovasso, John Mahoney, Louis Guss
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093565/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, exuberant, romantic, date night, romantic comedy night

## Synopsis

A romantic entanglement unfolds amidst the chaos of family secrets and unexpected love.

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