The Man in the Moon
“Remember when you couldn't wait for your life to begin... and then, one day, it did?”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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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
Sandi Smith
Missy Trant
Derek Ball
Foster Twin
Spencer Ball
Foster Twin
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 2, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.31x
+$1.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Mulligan
- Screenplay & Story
- Jenny Wingfield
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- The Man in the Moon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.9M
- Production Studios
- MGM-Pathé Communications, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Mulligan
Jenny Wingfield
James Newton Howard
Freddie Francis, Peter Norman
Trudy Ship
Mark Rydell, Shari Rhodes, William S. Gilmore
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Rydell
Producer
Robert Mulligan
Director
Jenny Wingfield
Writer
Trudy Ship
Editor
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Gene Callahan
Production Design
Freddie Francis
Director of Photography
Larry Holt
Stunt Coordinator
John Moio
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man in the Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man in the Moon about?
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.
Who directed The Man in the Moon?
The Man in the Moon was directed by Robert Mulligan.
Who stars in The Man in the Moon?
The principal cast of The Man in the Moon includes Reese Witherspoon, Jason London, Emily Warfield, Sam Waterston, Tess Harper.
When was The Man in the Moon released and how long is it?
The Man in the Moon was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Man in the Moon?
The Man in the Moon had a reported production budget of $1.2M and grossed $2.9M at the worldwide box office (2.31 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Man in the Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man in the Moon was composed by James Newton Howard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man in the Moon?
The Man in the Moon holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).