Racing with the Moon(1984)
It was 1943. And young men were counting the days before they went off to war...
Racing with the Moon Synopsis
In a small coastal California town, Henry and Nicky are pals from blue collar families with only a short time before they ship off to World War II. Henry begins romancing new-to-town Caddie Winger, believing her to be wealthy. Mischievous and irresponsible, Nicky gets into trouble which forces the other two to become involved, testing their relationship, as well as the friendship between the boys.
Racing with the Moon (1984) is a drama and romance film directed by Richard Benjamin, released on March 23, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Sean Penn, Nicolas Cage, Elizabeth McGovern and John Karlen. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 99 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Benjamin
- Writers:
- Steve Kloves
- Producers:
- Alain Bernheim, John Kohn, Sherry Lansing
- Cinematographer:
- John Bailey
- Composer:
- Dave Grusin
- Production:
- Jaffe-Lansing, Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $9,000,000
- Revenue:
- $6,045,657
- Status:
- Released
Racing with the Moon (1984) Trailer
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Racing with the Moon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sean Penn
as Henry 'Hopper' Nash
Nicolas Cage
as Nicky / Bud
Elizabeth McGovern
as Caddie Winger
John Karlen
as Mr. Nash
Rutanya Alda
as Mrs. Nash
Max Showalter
as Mr. Arthur, Piano Teacher
Crispin Glover
as Gatsby Boy
Barbara Howard
as Gatsby Girl
Bob Maroff
as Al
Carol Kane
as Annie the Hooker
- Dominic Nardini
Dominic Nardini
as Soldier with Annie
John Brandon
as Mr. Kaiser
Key crew
Directed by Richard Benjamin, written by Steve Kloves, produced by Alain Bernheim, John Kohn and Sherry Lansing.
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Racing with the Moon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 99 ratings.
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Racing with the Moon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Racing with the Moon online?
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Racing with the Moon (1984) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Racing with the Moon?
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The main cast of Racing with the Moon (1984) includes Sean Penn, Nicolas Cage, Elizabeth McGovern, John Karlen and Rutanya Alda. The film was directed by Richard Benjamin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Racing with the Moon released?
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Racing with the Moon was released on March 23, 1984 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Racing with the Moon worth watching?
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Racing with the Moon (1984) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 99 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.
Is there a trailer for Racing with the Moon?
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Yes. The official Racing with the Moon trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.