Moonlight (2016) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Barry Jenkins · Starring Trevante Rhodes, Naomie Harris
The tender, heartbreaking story of a young man’s struggle to find himself, told across three defining chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain, and beauty of falling in love, while grappling with his own sexuality.
Where was Moonlight filmed?
- Miami, Florida, United States, Miami – Chiron's childhood home and street scenes establishing the poor neighborhood where he grows up. The historically African-American neighborhood serves as the primary setting for the film's first act and reflects the socioeconomic context of Chiron's early life
- Miami, Florida, United States, Miami – Additional street and residential scenes depicting Chiron's childhood environment and community spaces. Another historically significant Miami neighborhood used to portray the urban landscape and social milieu of Chiron's formative years
- Miami, Florida, United States, Miami – Beach scenes where Kevin and Chiron share intimate moments during their teenage years. The beach provides a contrasting setting for the tender, pivotal scenes between the two boys away from the pressures of their neighborhood
- Miami, Florida, United States, Miami – Adult-era scenes where Black reunites with Chiron and navigates his present-day life as a dealer. Downtown Miami locations establish the urban setting for the final act where the adult characters reconnect and reflect on their past