Box of Moonlight(1996)
Some people have a hard time unwinding.
Box of Moonlight Synopsis
Al Fountain, a middle-aged electrical engineer, is on the verge of a mid-life crisis, when he decides to take his time coming home from a business trip, rents a car, and heads out looking for a lake he remembers from his childhood. But his wandering takes him into the life of Kid, a free-spirited young man who helps Al escape from the routine of everyday life and find freedom to enjoy himself.
Box of Moonlight (1996) is a comedy and drama film directed by Tom DiCillo, released on August 29, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars John Turturro, Sam Rockwell, Catherine Keener and Dermot Mulroney. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 79 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom DiCillo
- Writers:
- Tom DiCillo
- Producers:
- Thomas A. Bliss, Marcus Viscidi
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Ryan
- Composer:
- Jim Farmer
- Production:
- Lemon Sky Productions, Lakeshore Entertainment, Largo Entertainment, JVC
- Status:
- Released
Box of Moonlight (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Box of Moonlight before you stream it.
Box of Moonlight Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Turturro
as Al Fountain
Sam Rockwell
as The Kid
Catherine Keener
as Floatie Dupre
Dermot Mulroney
as Wick
Lisa Blount
as Purlene Dupre
Annie Corley
as Deb Fountain
Alexander Goodwin
as Bobby Fountain
- Mike Stanley
Mike Stanley
as Doob
Rica Martens
as Doris
- Ray Aranha
Ray Aranha
as Soapy
- Robert Wightman
Robert Wightman
as Dex
- James Richardson
James Richardson
as Taco
Key crew
Directed by Tom DiCillo, written by Tom DiCillo, produced by Thomas A. Bliss and Marcus Viscidi.
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Box of Moonlight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 79 ratings.
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Box of Moonlight – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Box of Moonlight online?
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Box of Moonlight (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Box of Moonlight?
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The main cast of Box of Moonlight (1996) includes John Turturro, Sam Rockwell, Catherine Keener, Dermot Mulroney and Lisa Blount. The film was directed by Tom DiCillo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Box of Moonlight released?
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Box of Moonlight was released on August 29, 1996 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Box of Moonlight worth watching?
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Box of Moonlight (1996) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 79 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Box of Moonlight?
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