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The Man in the Moon

The Man in the Moon
★ 7.4/10•1991•1h 39m•PG-13•Drama•Romance

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.

Robert Mulligan · Director

Jenny Wingfield · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageEN
Release DateSep 30, 1991
Budget$1,237,669
Revenue$2,853,801

Actors

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon

Danielle "Dani" Trant

Jason London

Jason London

Court Foster

Emily Warfield

Emily Warfield

Maureen Trant

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Matthew Trant

Tess Harper

Tess Harper

Abigail Trant

Gail Strickland

Gail Strickland

Marie Foster

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

Sandi Smith

Missy Trant

Derek Ball

Foster Twin

Spencer Ball

Foster Twin

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