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5.5 / 10(3 votes)IMDbNR201226mUnited States of America

Shoot the Moon

Synopsis

Marcy Meyers is down on her luck. Faced with piling bills, the remnants of a failed marriage, and now an imminent home foreclosure, she has nowhere to turn but to the hope of a miracle. That miracle she finds in Shoot the Moon, a national game show that promises a one in a lifetime chance to win it all. But Marcy's faith in the show comes with a price. As her relationship with her daughter Alice is put to the test, the clock ticks towards a seemingly inescapable fate. Shoot the Moon tells the story of miracles and the extraordinary place they are found.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 27, 2013

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$10K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Alexander Gaeta
Screenplay & Story
Benjamin Hain, Tyler Zelinsky, Alexander Gaeta
Original Title
Shoot the Moon
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
26m
Production Budget
$10K

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alexander Gaeta

Screenplay & Story

Benjamin Hain, Tyler Zelinsky, Alexander Gaeta

Director of Photography

Trevor Wineman

Film Editing

Jeremy M. Marrow

Producers

Missy Laney

Department Leadership Roster

Alexander Gaeta

Director

Benjamin Hain

Writer

Missy Laney

Producer

Jeremy M. Marrow

Editor

Maya Levy

Production Design

Alexander Gaeta

Writer

Trevor Wineman

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shoot the Moon.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shoot the Moon

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Shoot the Moon about?

Marcy Meyers is down on her luck. Faced with piling bills, the remnants of a failed marriage, and now an imminent home foreclosure, she has nowhere to turn but to the hope of a miracle. That miracle she finds in Shoot the Moon, a national game show that promises a one in a lifetime chance to win it all. But Marcy's faith in the show comes with a price. As her relationship with her daughter Alice is put to the test, the clock ticks towards a seemingly inescapable fate. Shoot the Moon tells the story of miracles and the extraordinary place they are found.

Who directed Shoot the Moon?

Shoot the Moon was directed by Alexander Gaeta.

Who stars in Shoot the Moon?

The principal cast of Shoot the Moon includes Pamela Bowen, Rachel Grate, Zachary Haven, Anita Davenport, Frederick Lawrence.

When was Shoot the Moon released and how long is it?

Shoot the Moon was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 26m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Shoot the Moon?

Shoot the Moon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).