‘Perfect’ Nicolas Cage film with 90% on Rotten Tomatoes now streaming | Films | Entertainment

A romance film featuring Hollywood star Nicolas Cage with a rare 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes has been hailed as a “gem” that “stands the test of time”. 

The classic movie, which first aired back in the 80s, is still loved by film fans all over the world and even features one of the world’s biggest ever pop stars.

Norman Jewison’s Moonstruck, which stars music legend Cher in the role of Loretta Castorini and Cage as Ronny Cammareri, is now available to watch on free streaming service Pluto TV.

The Rotten Tomatoes synopsis for the film reads: “No sooner does Italian-American widow Loretta (Cher) accept a marriage proposal from her doltish boyfriend, Johnny (Danny Aiello), than she finds herself falling for his younger brother, Ronny (Nicolas Cage).

“She tries to resist, but Ronny lost his hand in an accident he blames on his brother, and has no scruples about aggressively pursuing her while Johnny is out of the country. As Loretta falls deeper in love, she comes to learn that she’s not the only one in her family with a secret romance.”

When it was first released back in 1987, Moonstruck became the fifth-highest-grossing film in the US.

The film was nominated for six Oscars, with Cher winning Best Actress, Olympia Dukakis winning Best Supporting Actress and John Patrick Shanley winning Best Original Screenplay.

Dukakis plays Loretta’s mother, Rose, in the film, while other cast members include Vincent Gardenia, Danny Aiello, Julie Bovaso and John Mahoney.

Taking to the comments section of Rotten Tomatoes, fans shared their thoughts on the comedy-drama.

“A gem of a classic!” one person commented, as another reflected: “A beguiling rom-com with the best written Italian-American family since The Godfather. 8/10.”

“Comedy, drama, and snappy dialogue highlight one of the best movies of the 80s,” a third wrote, while one more added: “One of my favorite movies of all time! Movie magic!”

“Moonstruck is an excellent film,” one fan stated, while another penned: “Cher and Nicolas Cage in epic performances. The whole cast excels in character. Very funny, quick witted, lots of twists and beautifully written.”

“The perfect film. One of the best comedies ever made,” one more fan claimed, as another said: “This movie alone is proof beyond any and all reasonable doubts that Cage is one of the best actors. The rest of it was some funny Italian stuff, Cher looked great. I love Nic Cage!”

“The best, GREATEST romcom movie ever made!” another person insisted, as one more added: “Such a fun movie, stands the test of time…Great performance by Cher. A really feel-good movie.”

Moonstruck is available to stream for free on Pluto TV until March 31.