The Man in the Moon(1991)
“Remember when you couldn't wait for your life to begin... and then, one day, it did?”
Overview
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.
Director
Robert Mulligan
Studio
MGM-Pathé Communications
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Reese Witherspoon
as Danielle "Dani" Trant
Jason London
as Court Foster
Emily Warfield
as Maureen Trant
Sam Waterston
as Matthew Trant
Tess Harper
as Abigail Trant
Gail Strickland
as Marie Foster
Bentley Mitchum
as Billy Sanders
Ernie Lively
as Will Sanders
Dennis Letts
as Doc White
Earleen Bergeron
as Mrs. Sanders
Anna Chappell
as Mrs. Taylor
Brandi Smith
as Missy Trant
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
MGM-Pathé Communications • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Man in the Moon?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Man in the Moon (1991).
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 and released in 1991. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is The Man in the Moon?▼
The Man in the Moon has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in The Man in the Moon?▼
The cast of The Man in the Moon includes Reese Witherspoon as Danielle "Dani" Trant, Jason London as Court Foster, Emily Warfield as Maureen Trant, Sam Waterston as Matthew Trant, Tess Harper as Abigail Trant and more.
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