The Man in the Moon

The Man in the Moon (1991)

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.

Date of release
1991-09-30
TMDB
7.4 / 10 (394)
Runtime
1h 39m
Genres
Drama, Romance
Director
Robert Mulligan

Casting

  • 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

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