Remember when you couldn't wait for your life to begin... and then, one day, it did?
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.
The Man in the Moon (1991) is a drama and romance film directed by Robert Mulligan, released on September 30, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Reese Witherspoon, Jason London, Emily Warfield and Sam Waterston. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 388 ratings.
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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
Directed by Robert Mulligan, written by Jenny Wingfield, produced by Mark Rydell.
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 388 ratings.
_**Two sisters growing up in the Deep South in the late 50s**_ During the summer of ’57 in rural Louisiana a 14 year-old girl (Reese Witherspoon) and her older sister (Emily Warfield) maneuver through the challenges of family, boys, responsibilities and more. Sam Waterston and Tess Harper play the parents while Jason London appears as a new neighbor that attracts the attention of the younger sibling. “The Man in…
Reviewed on August 13, 2021
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The Man in the Moon (1991) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Man in the Moon (1991) includes Reese Witherspoon, Jason London, Emily Warfield, Sam Waterston and Tess Harper. The film was directed by Robert Mulligan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Man in the Moon was released on September 30, 1991 and runs for 1h 39m.
The Man in the Moon (1991) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 388 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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