The movie “Moonrise Kingdom” came out in 2012. It’s about two 12-year-olds who fall in love and run away together. The film was directed by Wes Anderson and features Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, and Bill Murray among its star-studded cast. In this article, you’ll discover where the movie was shot, along with interesting details and behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The film, “Moonrise Kingdom”, was shot across several locations in Rhode Island, USA. Here are the places used for filming:
The movie was filmed between May and June in 2011.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bruce Willis | Captain Sharp |
| Edward Norton | Scout Master Ward |
| Bill Murray | Mr. Bishop |
| Frances McDormand | Mrs. Bishop |
| Tilda Swinton | Social Services |
| Jared Gilman | Sam |
| Kara Hayward | Suzy |
| Jason Schwartzman | Cousin Ben |
| Bob Balaban | The Narrator |
| Lucas Hedges | Redford |
| Charlie Kilgore | Lazy-Eye |
| Andreas Sheikh | Panagle |
| Chandler Frantz | Gadge |
| L.J. Foley | Izod |
| Gabriel Rush | Skotak |
| Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick | Roosevelt |
| Tommy Nelson | Nickleby |
| Larry Pine | Mr. Billingsley |
| Marianna Bassham | Becky |
| Neal Huff | Jed |
| Jake Ryan | Lionel |
| Tanner Flood | Murray |
| Wyatt Ralff | Rudy |
| Max Derderian | Chef |
| Hugo DeAscentis | Edgar |
| Liz Callahan | Mrs. Billingsley |
| James Demler | Noah |
| Christine Noel | Noah’s Wife |
| Jean-Michael Pion | Ham |
| John Peet | Junior Khaki Scout Master |
| Carolyn Pickman | Mrs. Lynn |
| Ada-Nicole Sanger | Sparrow |
| Isabella Guinness | Owl |
| Violet Guinness | Bittern |
| Caris Yeoman | Curlew |
| Lily Tiger McEnerney | Dove |
| Kevin DeCoste | Morse Code Khaki Scout |
| Harvey Keitel | Commander Pierce |
| Tyler Metivier | Bugle Boy Scout |
| Cooper Murray | Indian Chief Khaki Scout |
| Coledyn Garrow | Trampoline Khaki Scout |
| Ben Haffner | Archery Khaki Scout |
| Michael Malvesti | B-B-Q Khaki Scout |
| Richie Conant | Fort Lebanon Khaki Scout |
| Johnathon Deneault | Fort Lebanon Khaki Scout |
| Preston Hatch | Fort Lebanon Khaki Scout |
| Alex Milne | Fort Lebanon Khaki Scout |
| Jordan Puzzo | Fort Lebanon Khaki Scout |
| Steve Smith | Weather Man (voice) |
| Dakota Pimentel | Acolyte |
| Roman Keitel | Acolyte’s Assistant |
| Derek Sardella | Pigeon Scout |
| Christopher Alan | Church Townsman (uncredited) |
| Alecia Batson | Church Refugee (uncredited) |
| David Boston | Townsman in Church (uncredited) |
| Brina | Den Leader (uncredited) |
| Jodie Brunelle | Church Refugee (uncredited) |
| Toula Buonocore | Church Member (uncredited) |
| Jesse Burke | Khaki Scout (uncredited) |
| Charles L. Campbell | Radio Announcer (uncredited) (voice) |
| Al Conti | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Madison Donlan | Madi (uncredited) |
| Benjamin Flynn | Boy on Beach (uncredited) |
| Shawn Fogarty | Storm Refugee in Church / Father at Childrens Play (uncredited) |
| John Franchi | Play Attendee (uncredited) |
| Adam Freeman | Khaki Scout (uncredited) |
| Julianne Freeman | Suzy’s Classmate (uncredited) |
| Jed Griswold | Scouling audience member (uncredited) |
| Conor Healy | Scout Leader (uncredited) |
| Andrew Horowitz | Scout (uncredited) |
| Krystal Kenville | Church Congregation (uncredited) |
| John Joseph Lindsey | Church Play Attendee (uncredited) |
| Lindsay MacDonald | Church Patron (uncredited) |
| Debra Vierra Murphy | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Chris O’Brien | Foster Brother 2 (uncredited) |
| Christopher S. Porter | Storm Refugee (uncredited) |
| Joshua Prevost | Scout Camper (uncredited) |
| Donna Glee Reim | Elderly Refugee (uncredited) |
| Ben Reingold | Boy Scout (uncredited) |
| Gary Roscoe | Townsperson (uncredited) |
| Salvatore Santone | Boy Scout (uncredited) |
| Eddie Shields | Foster Brother (uncredited) |
| Aingea Venuto | Refugee in Church / Water Rippler in Noah’s Ark Pageant (uncredited) |
| George J. Vezina | Scout Master (uncredited) |
| Mary Wexler | Church Member (uncredited) |
| Dorothea White | Child Refugee (uncredited) |
| James Wilcox | Scout Master (uncredited) |
| Luke Young | Foster Brother (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Casting includes notable actors like Bruce Willis playing Captain Sharp, Edward Norton as Scout Master Ward, and Bill Murray in the role of Mr. Bishop. Frances McDormand played Mrs. Bishop, Tilda Swinton was Social Services, and Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward starred as the young lovers, Sam and Suzy.
The film garnered considerable acclaim and was nominated for an Oscar, won 36 other awards, and received 121 nominations. It was well-reviewed by both critics and users alike. 
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Fort Wetherill State Park, Jamestown, Rhode Island, USA
- Latitude: 41.4778494
- Longitude: -71.3584623
- Place ID: ChIJuUO2WGel5YkRHuA8Zlwl3ig
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Fort Wetherill State Park, 3 Fort Wetherill Rd, Jamestown, RI 02835, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Conanicut Light, Jamestown, Rhode Island, USA
- Latitude: 41.5376018
- Longitude: -71.3758871
- Place ID: ChIJAS8SIySu5YkRvzisbbFnQg0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Conanicut Island, Jamestown, RI 02835, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Stepstone Falls, West Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA
- Latitude: 41.6124518
- Longitude: -71.7602984
- Place ID: ChIJ232ScR7O5YkRHHtBnDbpXcI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Stepstone Falls, West Greenwich, RI 02817, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Bayfield Farm, South Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA
- Latitude: 41.4044295
- Longitude: -71.5232844
- Place ID: ChIJF9u5yeK-5YkRid5iGbdkYxs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bayfield Dr, South Kingstown, RI 02879, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Trinity Episcopal Church, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
- Latitude: 41.4901024
- Longitude: -71.3128285
- Place ID: ChIJa5cJBbe65YkRIW8vLPeWXs4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Newport, RI, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
