The Man in the Moon

The Man in the Moon

Remember when you couldn't wait for your life to begin... and then, one day, it did?

7.3 /10 347 votes
September 30, 1991 1h 39m Released

Storyline

Maureen Trant and her younger sibling Dani share a strong connection, but local boy Court Foster threatens to throw their bond off balance. Dani and Court meet first and have a flirtatious rapport -- but when he meets Maureen, he falls hard and they begin a passionate affair. The new couple try to keep their love hidden from Dani, but she soon learns the truth, disavowing her sister. But a heartbreaking accident later reunites the girls.

Key Information

Director Robert Mulligan
Writers Jenny Wingfield
Studio MGM-Pathé Communications
Rating 7.3/10
Language EN
Budget $1,237,669

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Cast & Crew

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Matthew Trant

Tess Harper

Tess Harper

Abigail Trant

Gail Strickland

Gail Strickland

Marie Foster

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon

Danielle "Dani" Trant

Jason London

Jason London

Court Foster

Emily Warfield

Emily Warfield

Maureen Trant

Bentley Mitchum

Bentley Mitchum

Billy Sanders

Ernie Lively

Ernie Lively

Will Sanders

Dennis Letts

Dennis Letts

Doc White

Earleen Bergeron

Mrs. Sanders

Anna Chappell

Mrs. Taylor

Brandi Smith

Missy Trant

Frequently Asked Questions

The Man in the Moon was released on September 30, 1991.

The runtime of The Man in the Moon is 1h 39m.

The Man in the Moon is a Drama, Family, Romance movie.

The Man in the Moon has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Man in the Moon is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Man in the Moon was directed by Robert Mulligan.

The main cast of The Man in the Moon includes Sam Waterston, Tess Harper, Gail Strickland.

The Man in the Moon is originally in English.