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The Man in the Moon (1991)

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

  • Sep 30, 1991
  • 1h 39m
  • PG-13

7.4/10

TMDB user score
400 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Man in the Moon is a 1991 drama and romance film directed by Robert Mulligan. Its leading cast includes Reese Witherspoon, Jason London and Emily Warfield. It runs for 1 hour 39 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 39 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG-13
Language
English
Audience signal
7.4/10 from 400 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Classic Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Reese Witherspoon Danielle "Dani" Trant
  • Jason London Court Foster
  • Emily Warfield Maureen Trant
  • Sam Waterston Matthew Trant
  • Tess Harper Abigail Trant
  • Gail Strickland Marie Foster
  • Bentley Mitchum Billy Sanders
  • Ernie Lively Will Sanders
  • Dennis Letts Doc White
  • Earleen Bergeron Mrs. Sanders
  • Anna Chappell Mrs. Taylor
  • Brandi Smith Missy Trant
  • Sandi Smith Missy Trant
  • Derek Ball Foster Twin
  • Spencer Ball Foster Twin

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