The Man in the Moon

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

19911h 39m7.4(390 votes)

DramaRomance

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 k…

The Man in the Moon (1991) is a drama and romance film directed by Robert Mulligan. It stars Reese Witherspoon, Jason London, and Emily Warfield. The film runs for 1 hour 39 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 390 votes.

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Director

Robert Mulligan

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

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man in the Moon

Where can I watch The Man in the Moon?

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Who stars in The Man in the Moon?

The Man in the Moon stars Reese Witherspoon, Jason London, Emily Warfield, and Sam Waterston, and was directed by Robert Mulligan.

How long is The Man in the Moon?

The Man in the Moon has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes.

When did The Man in the Moon come out?

The Man in the Moon was released in 1991.

What genre is The Man in the Moon?

The Man in the Moon is a drama and romance film.

Is The Man in the Moon worth watching?

The Man in the Moon holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.