Racing with the Moon(1984)
“It was 1943. And young men were counting the days before they went off to war...”
Overview
In a small coastal California town, Henry and Nicky are pals from blue collar families with only a short time before they ship off to World War II. Henry begins romancing new-to-town Caddie Winger, believing her to be wealthy. Mischievous and irresponsible, Nicky gets into trouble which forces the other two to become involved, testing their relationship, as well as the friendship between the boys.
Director
Richard Benjamin
Studio
Jaffe-Lansing
Budget
$9M
Revenue
$6M
Cast
Sean Penn
as Henry 'Hopper' Nash
Nicolas Cage
as Nicky / Bud
Elizabeth McGovern
as Caddie Winger
John Karlen
as Mr. Nash
Rutanya Alda
as Mrs. Nash
Max Showalter
as Mr. Arthur, Piano Teacher
Crispin Glover
as Gatsby Boy
Barbara Howard
as Gatsby Girl
Bob Maroff
as Al
Carol Kane
as Annie the Hooker
Dominic Nardini
as Soldier with Annie
John Brandon
as Mr. Kaiser
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1984
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$9M
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
Jaffe-Lansing • Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Racing with the Moon?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Racing with the Moon (1984).
What is Racing with the Moon about?▼
In a small coastal California town, Henry and Nicky are pals from blue collar families with only a short time before they ship off to World War II. Henry begins romancing new-to-town Caddie Winger, believing her to be wealthy. Mischievous and irresponsible, Nicky gets into trouble which forces the other two to become involved, testing their relationship, as well as the friendship between the boys.
Who directed Racing with the Moon?▼
Racing with the Moon was directed by Richard Benjamin and released in 1984. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Racing with the Moon?▼
Racing with the Moon has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in Racing with the Moon?▼
The cast of Racing with the Moon includes Sean Penn as Henry 'Hopper' Nash, Nicolas Cage as Nicky / Bud, Elizabeth McGovern as Caddie Winger, John Karlen as Mr. Nash, Rutanya Alda as Mrs. Nash and more.
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