Official movie poster for Shoot the Moon (1982), a drama romance film

Shoot the Moon(1982)

There's one thing about marriage that hasn't changed... The way you hurt when it begins to fall apart.

6.3(50)2h 4m1982-01-22
DramaRomance

Shoot the Moon Synopsis

After fifteen years of marriage, an affluent couple divorce and take up with new partners.

Shoot the Moon (1982) is a drama and romance film directed by Alan Parker, released on January 22, 1982 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Albert Finney, Diane Keaton, Karen Allen and Peter Weller. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 50 ratings.

Director:
Alan Parker
Writers:
Bo Goldman
Producers:
Alan Marshall
Cinematographer:
Michael Seresin
Production:
SLM Production Group, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Revenue:
$8,100,000
Status:
Released

Shoot the Moon (1982) Trailer

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Shoot the Moon Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 50 ratings.

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7/10

The “Dunlap” family are living out the dregs of the marriage of novelist “George” (Albert Finney) and “Faith” (Diane Keaton) before he ups sticks and leaves her and their four daughters to take up with “Sandy” (Karen Allen) - herself recalibrating after a failed relationship and a woman completely in love with him. “George” is a bit of a selfish man, and though he certainly wants his mistress, he also wants his…

Reviewed on June 20, 2025

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Shoot the Moon – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Shoot the Moon online?

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Shoot the Moon (1982) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Shoot the Moon?

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The main cast of Shoot the Moon (1982) includes Albert Finney, Diane Keaton, Karen Allen, Peter Weller and Dana Hill. The film was directed by Alan Parker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Shoot the Moon released?

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Shoot the Moon was released on January 22, 1982 and runs for 2h 4m.

Is Shoot the Moon worth watching?

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Shoot the Moon (1982) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 50 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 Shoot the Moon?

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Yes. The official Shoot the Moon trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.