

Shoot the Moon
“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.
Where to watch Shoot the Moon in United States
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Where is Shoot the Moon streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, LaCinetek, Amazon Video |
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
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
George Dunlap

Diane Keaton
Faith Dunlap

Karen Allen
Sandy

Peter Weller
Frank Henderson

Dana Hill
Sherry Dunlap

Viveka Davis
Jill Dunlap

Tracey Gold
Marianne Dunlap

Tina Yothers
Molly Dunlap

George Murdock
French DeVoe

Leora Dana
Charlotte DeVoe

O-Lan Jones
Countergirl

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.











