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5.9 / 10(21 votes)IMDbG20031h 24mUnited States of America

The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay

“The Daughter He Never Knew. The Dad She Never Had. One Summer To Get It Right.”

Synopsis

A college girl decides to get to know her estranged father before she begins her education, but his life turns out to be nothing that she expected.

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King and Queen of Moonlight Bay

Type: Clip • Published 2007-12-25

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 15, 2003

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Sam Pillsbury
Screenplay & Story
Michael De Guzman
Original Score
Mader
Original Title
The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 24m
Production Studios
Larry Levinson Productions, Alpine Medien Productions, Hallmark Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sam Pillsbury

Screenplay & Story

Michael De Guzman

Original Score & Music

Mader

Director of Photography

Maximo Munzi

Film Editing

Jennifer Jean Cacavas

Producers

Randy Pope, Lincoln Lageson, Larry Levinson, Robert Halmi Jr.

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Michael De Guzman

Department Leadership Roster

Sam Pillsbury

Sam Pillsbury

Director

Michael Budge

Production Design

Randy Pope

Producer

Lincoln Lageson

Producer

Jennifer Jean Cacavas

Editor

Greg LaVoi

Costume Design

Maximo Munzi

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: G

G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)G

General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay

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

What is The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay about?

A college girl decides to get to know her estranged father before she begins her education, but his life turns out to be nothing that she expected.

Who directed The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay?

The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay was directed by Sam Pillsbury.

Who stars in The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay?

The principal cast of The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay includes Kristen Bell, Tim Matheson, Ed Asner, Sean Young, Bug Hall.

When was The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay released and how long is it?

The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.

Who composed the musical score for The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay was composed by Mader.

Is The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay based on a book or true story?

The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael De Guzman".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay?

The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).