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Shoot the Moon

1982·Movie·R·124 min·6.3(50)

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

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

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Where to watch Shoot the Moon in United States

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Where is Shoot the Moon streaming around the world?

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About Shoot the Moon

Shoot the Moon is a 1982 English-language drama and romance film directed by Alan Parker. The cast is led by Albert Finney, Diane Keaton, Karen Allen. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Shoot the Moon was produced by SLM Production Group and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on January 22, 1982, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $8 million worldwide.

Director
Alan Parker
Writers
Bo Goldman
Release date
January 22, 1982
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Box office
$8 million
Production
SLM Production Group, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Shoot the Moon cast & crew

Shoot the Moon was directed by Alan Parker and written by Bo Goldman.

The cast features Albert Finney as George Dunlap, Diane Keaton as Faith Dunlap, Karen Allen as Sandy, Peter Weller as Frank Henderson, Dana Hill as Sherry Dunlap, and Viveka Davis as Jill Dunlap.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Michael Seresin and it was produced by Edgar J. Scherick and Alan Marshall.

Is Shoot the Moon worth watching?

Shoot the Moon holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 50 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 4m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, Shoot the Moon is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Shoot the Moon

Shoot the Moon isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

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Cast of Shoot the Moon

Albert Finney

Albert Finney

George Dunlap

Diane Keaton

Diane Keaton

Faith Dunlap

Karen Allen

Karen Allen

Sandy

Peter Weller

Peter Weller

Frank Henderson

Dana Hill

Dana Hill

Sherry Dunlap

Viveka Davis

Viveka Davis

Jill Dunlap

Tracey Gold

Tracey Gold

Marianne Dunlap

Tina Yothers

Tina Yothers

Molly Dunlap

George Murdock

George Murdock

French DeVoe

Leora Dana

Leora Dana

Charlotte DeVoe

O-Lan Jones

O-Lan Jones

Countergirl

Irving Metzman

Irving Metzman

Howard Katz aka Sheldon Katz

Shoot the Moon — FAQs

Where can I watch Shoot the Moon in United States?

Shoot the Moon is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Shoot the Moon in?

Shoot the Moon is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Shoot the Moon?

Shoot the Moon runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

What is Shoot the Moon rated?

Shoot the Moon is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 50 ratings.

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