Moonrise Kingdom Timeline ( Real )

person_birth
May 1, 1969

Wes Anderson Born

Wes Anderson, the director of Moonrise Kingdom, was born.

film_production
2009

Script Development Begins

Wes Anderson began developing the script for Moonrise Kingdom.

film_casting
2011

Casting Announced

Main cast members for Moonrise Kingdom, including Bruce Willis and Bill Murray, were announced.

Moonrise Kingdom Timeline ( Fictional )

meeting
Summer 1965

Sam and Suzy meet at choir performance

Sam and Suzy first see each other at the church choir performance on the island, sparking their young romance.

planning
Early Summer 1965

Sam and Suzy plan to run away together

The two secretly plan to escape from their families and live on their own, away from the adult world that confuses them.

escape
Mid Summer 1965

Sam runs away from Khaki Scout camp

Sam leaves the Khaki Scout camp with his supplies, beginning his journey to meet Suzy.

escape
Mid Summer 1965

Suzy leaves home to meet Sam

Suzy leaves her home with her belongings, meeting Sam at their secret island spot.

settlement
Mid Summer 1965

Sam and Suzy set up camp on island

The two set up a small camp on the deserted island to live together away from their families.

search
Shortly after mid Summer 1965

Search party organized to find Sam and Suzy

The island residents, including Sam’s Scout leader and Suzy’s parents, organize a search to locate the missing youths.

search
Late Summer 1965

Police Captain Sharp helps organize search

Captain Sharp assists with search efforts and eventually finds the children.

discovery
Late Summer 1965

Discovery of Sam and Suzy's campsite

Searchers discover the camp where Sam and Suzy are hiding together.

resolution
Late Summer 1965

Climax and resolution: Sam and Suzy face consequences together

Sam and Suzy confront the adults and accept the consequences of their actions, deciding to face the future together.