Pontiac Moon
“Sometimes the journey of becoming a family can be as difficult as going to the moon.”
Synopsis
An absent-minded-professor father and his son take off in an old Pontiac to bond during a symbolic road trip through the Western U.S. This while his wife tries to overcome her neuroses to save the family.
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Pontiac Moon Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-27
Top Cast
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Ted Danson
Washington Bellamy
Mary Steenburgen
Katherine Bellamy
Ryan Todd
Andy Bellamy
Eric Schweig
Ernest Ironplume
Cathy Moriarty
Lorraine
Max Gail
Jerome Bellamy
Lisa Jane Persky
Alicia Frank
J.C. Quinn
Bartender
John Schuck
Officer
Don Swayze
Local
Ramsey Ellis
School Kid
Suzanne Ircha Johnson
Waitress
Dewey Kellogg
Trucker with Broken Axle
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Medak
- Screenplay & Story
- Finn Taylor, Jeffrey D. Brown
- Original Score
- Randy Edelman
- Original Title
- Pontiac Moon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Medak
Finn Taylor, Jeffrey D. Brown
Randy Edelman
Thomas Kloss, Richard Osborn Jr.
Anne V. Coates
Robert Schaffel, Ted Danson, Jeffrey D. Brown, Youssef Vahabzadeh, Robert Benedetti
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Medak
Director
Finn Taylor
Screenplay
Robert Schaffel
Producer
Thomas Kloss
Director of Photography
Youssef Vahabzadeh
Producer
Ruth Myers
Costume Design
Jeffrey Beecroft
Production Design
Paul Baxley
Stunt Coordinator
Jeffrey D. Brown
Screenplay
Anne V. Coates
Editor
Randy Edelman
Original Music Composer
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
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pontiac Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pontiac Moon about?
An absent-minded-professor father and his son take off in an old Pontiac to bond during a symbolic road trip through the Western U.S. This while his wife tries to overcome her neuroses to save the family.
Who directed Pontiac Moon?
Pontiac Moon was directed by Peter Medak.
Who stars in Pontiac Moon?
The principal cast of Pontiac Moon includes Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, Ryan Todd, Eric Schweig, Cathy Moriarty.
When was Pontiac Moon released and how long is it?
Pontiac Moon was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Pontiac Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pontiac Moon was composed by Randy Edelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pontiac Moon?
Pontiac Moon holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).