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The Man in the Moon

1991·Movie·PG-13·99 min·7.4(359)

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.

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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?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesfuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaMGM Plus Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
United KingdomMGM Plus Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaMGM Amazon Channel, Tubi TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaMGM Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyMGM Plus Amazon ChannelAmazon Video
FranceMGM Amazon ChannelCanal VOD, Amazon Video
SpainMGM Plus Amazon ChannelAmazon Video
BrazilLooke, Looke Amazon Channel, MGM+ Apple TV Channel, MGM Plus Amazon ChannelAmazon 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
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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

Reese Witherspoon

Danielle "Dani" Trant

Jason London

Jason London

Court Foster

Emily Warfield

Emily Warfield

Maureen Trant

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Matthew Trant

Tess Harper

Tess Harper

Abigail Trant

Gail Strickland

Gail Strickland

Marie Foster

Bentley Mitchum

Bentley Mitchum

Billy Sanders

Ernie Lively

Ernie Lively

Will Sanders

Dennis Letts

Dennis Letts

Doc White

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Earleen Bergeron

Mrs. Sanders

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Anna Chappell

Mrs. Taylor

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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.

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