The Man in the Moon
“Remember when you couldn't wait for your life to begin... and then, one day, it did?”
1991•PG-13•1h 39m•7.4•Released
DramaRomance
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
Writer
Jenny Wingfield
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$3M
Languages
English
Studio
MGM-Pathé Communications
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
Ernie Lively
Will Sanders
Dennis Letts
Doc White
Earleen Bergeron
Mrs. Sanders
Anna Chappell
Mrs. Taylor
Brandi Smith
Missy Trant
Sandi Smith
Missy Trant
Derek Ball
Foster Twin
Spencer Ball
Foster Twin
Production
Company
MGM-Pathé Communications
Company
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Producer
Mark Rydell
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