The Man in the Moon
1991 · Movie · 1h 39m · PG-13
DramaRomance
"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.
Ratings
IMDb
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
91%
Metacritic
73/100
Key crew
- Robert MulliganDirector
- Jenny WingfieldWriter
- James Newton HowardOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Reese WitherspoonDanielle "Dani" Trant
- Jason LondonCourt Foster
- Emily WarfieldMaureen Trant
- Sam WaterstonMatthew Trant
- Tess HarperAbigail Trant
- Gail StricklandMarie Foster
- Bentley MitchumBilly Sanders
- Ernie LivelyWill Sanders
- Dennis LettsDoc White
- Earleen BergeronMrs. Sanders
- Anna ChappellMrs. Taylor
- Brandi SmithMissy Trant
Stills
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Themes
sibling relationshiplouisianacoming of ageskinny dippingfirst lovenostalgictractor accident1950sthoughtfulsister sister relationship