Box of Moonlight(1996)
“Some people have a hard time unwinding.”
Overview
Al Fountain, a middle-aged electrical engineer, is on the verge of a mid-life crisis, when he decides to take his time coming home from a business trip, rents a car, and heads out looking for a lake he remembers from his childhood. But his wandering takes him into the life of Kid, a free-spirited young man who helps Al escape from the routine of everyday life and find freedom to enjoy himself.
Director
Tom DiCillo
Studio
Lemon Sky Productions
Cast
John Turturro
as Al Fountain
Sam Rockwell
as The Kid
Catherine Keener
as Floatie Dupre
Dermot Mulroney
as Wick
Lisa Blount
as Purlene Dupre
Annie Corley
as Deb Fountain
Alexander Goodwin
as Bobby Fountain
Mike Stanley
as Doob
Rica Martens
as Doris
Ray Aranha
as Soapy
Robert Wightman
as Dex
James Richardson
as Taco
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Lemon Sky Productions • Lakeshore Entertainment • Largo Entertainment
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Where can I watch Box of Moonlight?▼
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What is Box of Moonlight about?▼
Al Fountain, a middle-aged electrical engineer, is on the verge of a mid-life crisis, when he decides to take his time coming home from a business trip, rents a car, and heads out looking for a lake he remembers from his childhood. But his wandering takes him into the life of Kid, a free-spirited young man who helps Al escape from the routine of everyday life and find freedom to enjoy himself.
Who directed Box of Moonlight?▼
Box of Moonlight was directed by Tom DiCillo and released in 1996. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is Box of Moonlight?▼
Box of Moonlight has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in Box of Moonlight?▼
The cast of Box of Moonlight includes John Turturro as Al Fountain, Sam Rockwell as The Kid, Catherine Keener as Floatie Dupre, Dermot Mulroney as Wick, Lisa Blount as Purlene Dupre and more.
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