Blue Moon (2025)
Richard Linklater's intimate portrait of lyricist Lorenz Hart on the night Broadway moved on without him.
Blue Moon - Movie Information
- Original Title: Blue Moon
- Release Year: 2025
- Directed by: Richard Linklater
- Type: Movie
- Genres: History, Drama, Comedy
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 40m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 24, 2025 (United States - R), November 28, 2025 (United Kingdom - 15), March 26, 2026 (Germany - 12), January 22, 2026 (Australia - M), November 28, 2025 (Spain - 16)
- Alternative Titles: Mavi Ay (AZ)
- Production Companies: Detour Filmproduction, Sony Pictures Classics, Renovo Media Group, Wild Atlantic Pictures, Under the Influence Productions, Cinetic Media, Not to Be Seen Productions, Concord Originals
- Production Countries: Ireland, United States of America
Blue Moon - Plot
On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi's bar as his former collaborator, Richard Rodgers, celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical, "Oklahoma!"
Blue Moon - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see Ethan Hawke inhabit one of Broadway's most tragic geniuses:
Forgotten but not gone.
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Blue Moon - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Richard Linklater
Main Cast
- Ethan Hawke
- Bobby Cannavale
- Andrew Scott
- Margaret Qualley
- Patrick Kennedy
- Jonah Lees
- Simon Delaney
- Giles Surridge
- Cillian Sullivan
- Michael James Ford
Writers
- Robert Kaplow
Producers
- John Sloss
- Richard Linklater
- Mike Blizzard
Blue Moon - FAQs
Is Blue Moon based on a true story?
Yes. Blue Moon is inspired by the real final night of lyricist Lorenz Hart, set on March 31, 1943, when his former partner Richard Rodgers debuted Oklahoma! Hart, played by Ethan Hawke, was a real Broadway legend whose partnership with Rodgers defined the Golden Age of American musical theatre.
Where can you stream or watch Blue Moon?
Blue Moon is available to stream on Netflix. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, and Plex. Availability may vary by region.
Who plays Lorenz Hart in Blue Moon?
Ethan Hawke plays legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart. The supporting cast includes Bobby Cannavale as Eddie, Andrew Scott as Richard Rodgers, Margaret Qualley as Elizabeth Weiland, and Cillian Sullivan in a notable turn as a young Stephen Sondheim.
What is Blue Moon (2025) about?
Blue Moon follows lyricist Lorenz Hart on the night of March 31, 1943, as he nurses his wounds at Sardi's bar while his former collaborator Richard Rodgers celebrates the triumphant Broadway opening of Oklahoma! It's an intimate portrait of creative obsolescence, regret, and the bittersweet cost of genius.
Who directed Blue Moon (2025)?
Blue Moon was directed by Richard Linklater, the acclaimed filmmaker behind Before Sunrise, Boyhood, and Dazed and Confused. The screenplay was written by Robert Kaplow, and the film was produced under Linklater's Detour Filmproduction banner in association with Sony Pictures Classics.
What is the age rating for Blue Moon?
Blue Moon is rated R in the United States. In the United Kingdom it carries a 15 certificate, in Spain a 16 rating, in Germany a 12 rating, and in Australia an M classification. Viewer discretion is advised for younger audiences.
How long is Blue Moon (2025)?
Blue Moon has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes (100 minutes). Its tight, single-evening setting makes it feel lean and theatrical, reflecting its stage-like premise of one consequential night in a legendary songwriter's life.
Did Blue Moon win any awards or critical recognition?
Blue Moon premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2025, where it received strong critical attention. Ethan Hawke's performance as Lorenz Hart earned particular praise from reviewers, with critics highlighting the film's witty, melancholic script and Linklater's characteristically conversational direction.
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