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      Under the Cherry Moon

      PG-13 Released Jul 2, 1986 1h 40m Musical Romance List
      35% 37 Reviews Tomatometer 67% 5,000+ Ratings Audience Score News of a trust-fund beauty (Kristin Scott Thomas) inspires the pianist (Prince) at a hotel in Nice on the Riviera. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Jan 18 Buy Now

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      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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      Karen Hawkins Chicago Reader 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. Jan 25, 2019 Full Review Jason Bailey Flavorwire 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. Oct 15, 2016 Full Review Peter Travers People Magazine Like Elvis Presley, Prince has the charisma to carry an atrocious movie-real fans just want to see him-but even Elvis never got so carried away with himself that he thought he could direct. Apr 22, 2016 Full Review Herb Boyd The Crisis Under the Cherry Moon is a great title -- but sadly, that's about all. Dec 26, 2023 Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News Something that is both beautiful (Michael Ballhaus' cinematography is exquisite) and bizarre -- a screwball comedy where Prince and Benton gleefully ham it up for the camera. Jun 4, 2020 Full Review Abbey Bender Not Coming to a Theater Near You An unquestionably ridiculous film. Ridiculousness doesn't have to be a bad thing, though. In fact, the film has everything we want in a pop superstar vanity project. Jun 26, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Rachel H One of my favourite films as a lover of Prince, it's cheesy, the acting was never going to be Oscar winning but the story line is entertaining and soundtrack is amazing. I can watch it over and over Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/27/23 Full Review MrDonut 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. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/06/22 Full Review Audience Member Him Not sure what Prince was doing in this well what he is going for will give better rating once I figure it out Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Prince's best movie!! Absolutely hilarious! I loved the comedy element of this one!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member 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! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Movie Info

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