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Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, Moonrise Kingdom tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore – and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle.
Theatrical
May 25, 2012
Box Office
$68.3M
Budget
$16.0M
Return
4.3x
DVD / Blu-ray
Oct 16, 2012
Theaters
14
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Producers
Music
Studio
Indian Paintbrush, American Empirical Pictures
Quotes
See all →Understanding Child Wisdom and Adult Responsibility
Sam
I admit we knew we'd get in trouble. That part's true. We knew people would be worried, and we still ran away, anyway. But something also happened, which we didn't do on purpose. When we first met each other, something happened to us.
Captain Sharp
That's very eloquent. I can't argue against anything you're saying. But then again, I don't have to, cause you're 12 years old. Look, let's face it, you're probably a much more intelligent person than I am. In fact, I guarantee it. But even smart kids stick their finger in electrical sockets sometimes. It takes time to figure things out. It's been proven by history. All mankind makes mistakes. It's our job to try to protect you from making the dangerous ones, if we can. We want a slug?
[offering him beer]
Captain Sharp
What's your rush? You've got your whole life in front of yourself. Ahead of you, I mean.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Childhood Concerns in Young Love
Sam
It's possible I may wet the bed by the way. Later, I mean.
Suzy
Okay.
Sam
I wish I didn't have to mention it but just in case. I don't want to make you be offended.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Cast
Full credits →J
Jared Gilman
Sam Shakusky
K
Kara Hayward
Suzy Bishop
B
Bruce Willis
Captain Sharp
Edward Norton
Scout Master Ward
Bill Murray
Mr. Bishop
F
Frances McDormand
Mrs. Bishop
T
Tilda Swinton
Social Services
J
Jason Schwartzman
Cousin Ben
B
Bob Balaban
The Narrator
L
Lucas Hedges
Redford
C
Charlie Kilgore
Lazy Eye
H
Harvey Keitel
Commander Pierce
C
Chandler Frantz
Gadge
G
Gabriel Rush
Skotak
S
Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick
Roosevelt
L
L.J. Foley
Izod
T
Tommy Nelson
Nickleby
L
Larry Pine
Mr. Billingsley
M
Marianna Bassham
Becky
N
Neal Huff
Jed
