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The Man in the Moon

The Man in the Moon

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

19917.31h 39m

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.

Directed by Robert Mulligan
Written by Jenny Wingfield
Produced by Mark Rydell
Box OfficeBudget: $1.2MRevenue: $2.9M

Top Cast

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Matthew Trant

Tess Harper

Tess Harper

Abigail Trant

Gail Strickland

Gail Strickland

Marie Foster

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon

Danielle "Dani" Trant

Jason London

Jason London

Court Foster

Emily Warfield

Emily Warfield

Maureen Trant

Bentley Mitchum

Bentley Mitchum

Billy Sanders

Ernie Lively

Ernie Lively

Will Sanders

Dennis Letts

Dennis Letts

Doc White

E

Earleen Bergeron

Mrs. Sanders

Themes & Keywords

sibling relationshiplouisianacoming of ageskinny dippingfirst lovenostalgictractor accident1950sthoughtfulsister sister relationship

About The Man in the Moon

The Man in the Moon is a drama, family, romance film released in 1991 exploring themes of sibling relationship, louisiana, coming of age, skinny dipping, first love, nostalgic. Directed by Robert Mulligan, it stars Sam Waterston, Tess Harper, Gail Strickland. 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.

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