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The Man in the Moon

    Drama
    Family
    Romance
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Sep 30, 1991
Rated PG-13

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.

Details

  • Directors
  • Revenue$2,853,801
  • Budget
    $1,237,669
  • Vote Average
    7.4
  • Vote Count
    301
  • Popularity
    25
  • Language
    English
  • Origin Country
    US

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    • Cast

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    Sam Waterston
    Matthew Trant
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    Tess Harper
    Abigail Trant
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    Gail Strickland
    Marie Foster
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    Reese Witherspoon
    Danielle "Dani" Trant
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    Jason London
    Court Foster
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    Emily Warfield
    Maureen Trant
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    Bentley Mitchum
    Billy Sanders
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    Ernie Lively
    Will Sanders
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    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
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    Sandi Smith
    Missy Trant
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    Derek Ball
    Foster Twin
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    Spencer Ball
    Foster Twin

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    Reviews

    (1)
    Wuchak
    80%
    _**Two sisters growing up in the Deep South in the late 50s**_ During the summer of ’57 in rural Louisiana a 14 year-old girl (Reese Witherspoon) and her older sister (Emily Warfield) maneuver through the challenges of family, boys, responsibilities and more. Sam Waterston and Tess Harper play the parents while Jason London appears as a new neighbor that attracts the attention of the younger sibling. “The Man in the Moon” (1991) is a coming-of-age drama in the South in the mold of “Ode to Billy Joe” (1976), “The Great Santini” (1979), “My Girl” (1991), “Lawn Dogs” (1997) and “Simon Birch” (1998). It’s as good, or better, than the best of those. Reese was 14 at the time of shooting and this was her feature film debut. The movie’s full of gems relating to relationships, spirituality, tragedies, forgiveness and growth. ’Nuff said. The film runs 1 hour, 39 minutes, and was shot in the heart of Louisiana: Natchitoches (the Trant house), Kisatchie (the swimming hole), Robeline (church scene), Chousatta (dance scene) and Many (store scene). GRADE: A-