Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- sensual
- melodramatic
- rebellious
- late night viewing
- romance double feature
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as an ineffective erotic melodrama undermined by weak direction, plot, and dialogue.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
April's elite family rejects Perry because he is a carnival worker and socially unacceptable as her partner.
The Alabama mansion, rigid family hierarchy, carnival setting, and erotic melodrama create a distinctly southern gothic register.
April is expected to marry her family's approved fiancé but is drawn toward the life and passion represented by Perry.
The film explicitly combines its romantic conflict with softcore sexual content, nudity, and sensual presentation.
Films like Two Moon Junction, and why
The Lover
erotic romance, class conflict, and a passionate affair challenging social expectations
The Night of the Hunter
southern gothic atmosphere, forbidden desire, and melodramatic family pressure
Lady Chatterley's Lover
sensual period romance centered on transgressive passion and restrictive convention
Movie Details
- Director
- Zalman King
- Release Date
- 1988-04-29
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (223)
Cast
- Sherilyn Fenn
- Richard Tyson
- Louise Fletcher
- Burl Ives
- Kristy McNichol
- Don Galloway
- Dabbs Greer
- Martin Hewitt
- Juanita Moore
- Millie Perkins
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Two Moon Junction about?
- A sheltered Southern heiress risks her family’s approval and an arranged future for a sensual affair with a rebellious carnival worker.
- What is Two Moon Junction like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Two Moon Junction as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Two Moon Junction violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Two Moon Junction.
- What did critics think of Two Moon Junction?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as an ineffective erotic melodrama undermined by weak direction, plot, and dialogue.
- Which films are like Two Moon Junction?
- Films with a similar feel include The Lover, The Night of the Hunter, and Lady Chatterley's Lover.
- How long is Two Moon Junction?
- Two Moon Junction runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Two Moon Junction?
- In United States, Two Moon Junction streams on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel.
