Contender: Blue Moon (2025)

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Blue Moon was added to this list based on the following criteria: Festival Award (Berlin, Silver Bear for Best Supporting Performance)

Type of Contender: Wide

Contender Factor: 75.95 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete)

Stage 1 – Pedigree

Director: Richard Linklater

Writers: Robert Kaplow

Stars: Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, Andrew Scott, Giles Surridge

Techs: Sandra Adair (Ed); Shane F. Kelly (Ci); Graham Reynolds (Mu)

Distributor: Sony Classics

Prior Recognition:
4+ Oscar Nominees: Linklater (5:0 – 2004-2014), Hawke (4:0 – 2001-2014)
Other Oscar Nominees: Adair (1:0 – 2014)

Rating: 4.75 out of 10

Stage 2 – Content

Genre: Biography, Comedy

Length: 1h 40m

MPAA Rating: R

Rating: 13 out of 15

Stage 3 – Release

Festival: Berlin (25)

Release Date: Oct. 17, 2025

Rating: 7 out of 10

Stage 4 – Critics

MetaCritic Score: 78

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 90%

Rating: 42 out of 50

Stage 5 – Audience

CinemaScore: None

IMDb Rating: 6.8

Box Office Tally: $2,170,688

Box Office Status: Closed

Rating: 9.2 out of 15

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