Under the Cherry Moon

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Under the Cherry Moon

PG-13

1986

1h 40m

Musical

Romance

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News of a trust-fund beauty (Kristin Scott Thomas) inspires the pianist (Prince) at a hotel in Nice on the Riviera.

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Critics Consensus

Under the Cherry Moon may satisfy the most rabid Prince fans, but everyone else will be better served with this vanity project's far superior soundtrack.

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David Robinson

The Times (UK)

Jul 30, 2024

It is fast and featherweight, and the diminutive Prince is funny, cheekily charming and pretty as a picture.

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Karen Hawkins

Chicago Reader

Jan 25, 2019

Should you subject yourself or your loved ones to Under the Cherry Moon, my family recommends following it up-quickly- with Purple Rain or Sign 'o' the Times as a palate cleanser.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

Oct 15, 2016

It's strange that so few critics seemed to understand that it's a silly film, purposefully so, and tried to use their prose to laugh at it - as if Prince weren't laughing way ahead of them. He was TELLING the joke.

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Jason Shawhan

Nashville Scene

Jul 30, 2026

A romantic tragedy focused on big emotions and incredible outfits, a buddy comedy and a light social satire, Under the Cherry Moon jettisons Purple Rain’s Greek tragedy of a narrative for a vibe that feels more like Éric Rohmer

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Nov 16, 2025

2/4

As usual, Razzie voters were overreacting -- let’s not forget that 1986 was the year of the Madonna bomb Shanghai Surprise, Judd Nelson in Blue City, and George P. Cosmatos helming Cobra -- as there are a few compensations.

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Madeleine Harmsworth

Sunday Mirror (UK)

Jul 25, 2024

I found this ego-trip, in black and white, painfully tedious.

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Khalan C

@RT41115907 Apr 22, 2025

It's nothing short of a cult classic. Prince's Charm, combined with the creative direction and soundtrack makes this movie the Dark Horse of the Prince Trilogy.

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MrDonut

@RT75251449 Oct 6, 2022

Under The Cherry Moon may not be as good as Purple Rain, but it is a bit more story-focused. Despite a number of weird moments that are in the film, I honestly enjoyed it. Prince fans will without a doubt like it, but it's not really a film for everyone.

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Feb 24, 2022

Him Not sure what Prince was doing in this well what he is going for will give better rating once I figure it out

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Eric P

@RT06161622 Nov 30, 2021

Sophomore slumps are a real thing. Prince's Purple Rain is considered a critical and financial success. Under the Cherry Moon in my opinion is just not good and it shows Prince did hit a sophomore slump. In fact, Under the Cherry Moon is a poorly executed film. Not only that, the film contains forgettable musical numbers. To top it all off, Prince, Steven Berkoff, and Kristin Scott Thomas were overacting throughout the entire film. Under the Cherry Moon is not a film in my opinion. It's nothing more than a 100 minute music video.

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Nov 3, 2021

Prince's best movie!! Absolutely hilarious! I loved the comedy element of this one!!

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Apr 17, 2021

Say what you like about this movie, but if you are a Prince fan it's the greatest movie of all time after The Godfather! Lol It's so much fun. A capsule of Prince at his most Swag!

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Synopsis

News of a trust-fund beauty (Kristin Scott Thomas) inspires the pianist (Prince) at a hotel in Nice on the Riviera.

Director: Prince
Producer: Robert Cavallo, Joseph Ruffalo, Steven Fargnoli
Screenwriter: Becky Johnston
Production Co: Warner Bros.
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Musical, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 2, 1986, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $9.2M
Runtime: 1h 40m
Sound Mix: Surround

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