

The Man in the Moon
“Remember when you couldn't wait for your life to begin... and then, one day, it did?”
Maureen Trant and her younger sibling Dani share a strong connection, but local boy Court Foster threatens to throw their bond off balance. Dani and Court meet first and have a flirtatious rapport -- but when he meets Maureen, he falls hard and they begin a passionate affair. The new couple try to keep their love hidden from Dani, but she soon learns the truth, disavowing her sister. But a heartbreaking accident later reunites the girls.
Where to watch The Man in the Moon in United States
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Where is The Man in the Moon streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | MGM Amazon Channel, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | MGM Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| France | MGM Amazon Channel | Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, MGM+ Apple TV Channel, MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
About The Man in the Moon
The Man in the Moon is a 1991 English-language drama and romance film directed by Robert Mulligan. The cast is led by Reese Witherspoon, Jason London, Emily Warfield. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.
The Man in the Moon was produced by MGM-Pathé Communications and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on September 30, 1991, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Robert Mulligan
- Writers
- Jenny Wingfield
- Release date
- September 30, 1991
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- MGM-Pathé Communications, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
The Man in the Moon cast & crew
The Man in the Moon was directed by Robert Mulligan and written by Jenny Wingfield.
The cast features Reese Witherspoon as Danielle "Dani" Trant, Jason London as Court Foster, Emily Warfield as Maureen Trant, Sam Waterston as Matthew Trant, Tess Harper as Abigail Trant, and Gail Strickland as Marie Foster.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Newton Howard, cinematography is by Freddie Francis, and it was produced by Mark Rydell and William S. Gilmore.
Is The Man in the Moon worth watching?
The Man in the Moon holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 359 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Man in the Moon is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Man in the Moon
In United States, you can stream The Man in the Moon on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, and MGM Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Man in the Moon

Reese Witherspoon
Danielle "Dani" Trant

Jason London
Court Foster

Emily Warfield
Maureen Trant

Sam Waterston
Matthew Trant

Tess Harper
Abigail Trant

Gail Strickland
Marie Foster

Bentley Mitchum
Billy Sanders

Ernie Lively
Will Sanders

Dennis Letts
Doc White
Earleen Bergeron
Mrs. Sanders
Anna Chappell
Mrs. Taylor
Brandi Smith
Missy Trant
The Man in the Moon — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Man in the Moon in United States?
The Man in the Moon is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is The Man in the Moon on fuboTV?
Yes — The Man in the Moon is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is The Man in the Moon in?
The Man in the Moon is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Man in the Moon?
The Man in the Moon runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is The Man in the Moon rated?
The Man in the Moon is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 359 ratings.











