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Linklater's 'Blue Moon' Shines with 92% Rotten Tomatoes Score

10/19/2025

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Richard Linklater's Blue Moon was released on October 17, 2025.
The film centers on lyricist Lorenz Hart and composer Richard Rodgers.
The opening night of Rodgers' Oklahoma! frames Hart's alcoholism and the fallout of their partnership.
Critics praise Robert Kaplow's screenplay and Ethan Hawke's performance.
The film holds 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Story summary

Richard Linklater's Blue Moon was released on October 17, 2025.
The film centers on lyricist Lorenz Hart and composer Richard Rodgers.
The opening night of Rodgers' Oklahoma! frames Hart's alcoholism and the fallout of their partnership.
Critics praise Robert Kaplow's screenplay and Ethan Hawke's performance.
The film holds 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.