The Man in the Moon (1991)
Remember when you couldn't wait for your life to begin... and then, one day, it did?
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.
Cast
- Sam Waterston - Matthew Trant
- Tess Harper - Abigail Trant
- Gail Strickland - Marie Foster
- Reese Witherspoon - Danielle "Dani" Trant
- Jason London - Court Foster
- Emily Warfield - Maureen Trant
- Bentley Mitchum - Billy Sanders
- Ernie Lively - Will Sanders
- Dennis Letts - Doc White
- Earleen Bergeron - Mrs. Sanders
Screenplay
Themes
Powerful Sisterhood Stories, Touching Family Stories, Childhood Sweethearts and First Loves, Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up
Keywords
sibling relationship, louisiana, coming of age, skinny dipping, first love, nostalgic, tractor accident, 1950s, thoughtful, sister sister relationship
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man in the Moon about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Man in the Moon?
- The Man in the Moon was directed by Robert Mulligan.
- Who stars in The Man in the Moon?
- The Man in the Moon stars Sam Waterston, Tess Harper, Gail Strickland, Reese Witherspoon, Jason London, Emily Warfield.
- How long is The Man in the Moon?
- The Man in the Moon has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is The Man in the Moon?
- The Man in the Moon is a Drama, Family, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Man in the Moon?
- The Man in the Moon had a budget of $1M.
- How much did The Man in the Moon gross?
- The Man in the Moon grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was The Man in the Moon produced?
- The Man in the Moon was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Man in the Moon?
- The themes of The Man in the Moon include: Powerful Sisterhood Stories, Touching Family Stories, Childhood Sweethearts and First Loves, Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up.