In the Mood
“He Was More of a Man At 15, Than Most Men Are At 35!”
Synopsis
When 15-year-old Sonny Wisecarver has an affair with his older neighbor Francine and then runs off to marry her, a stern judge has the union annulled. Then, when Sonny finds himself before the same judge after getting involved with another woman in her 20s, the publicity from this case makes him the object of affection for millions of young women
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Patrick Dempsey
Ellsworth "Sonny" Wisecarver
Beverly D'Angelo
Francine Glatt
Talia Balsam
Judy Cusimano
Michael Constantine
Mr. Wisecarver
Kathleen Freeman
Mrs. Marver
Brian McNamara
George
Peter Hobbs
The Judge
Terry Camilleri
Mr. Browning, Judy's Lawyer
Betty Jinnette
Mrs. Wisecarver
Tony Longo
Carlo, Judy's Husband
Douglas Rowe
Uncle Clete
Ernie Brown
Chief Kelsey (Papa Bear)
Kim Myers
Wendy, the Usherette
Dana Short
Alberta
Nan Woods
Madeline
Tom Bresnahan
Gary
Lisanne Falk
Jamie
Burr Middleton
FBI Agent Harrow
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Alden Robinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Phil Alden Robinson
- Original Score
- Ralph Burns
- Original Title
- In the Mood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Kings Road Entertainment, Lorimar Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Alden Robinson
Phil Alden Robinson, Robert Kosberg, David Steven Simon
Ralph Burns
Patrick Kennedy
Karen Mack, Gary Adelson, Larry Bunker
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Alden Robinson
Director
Karen Mack
Producer
Patrick Kennedy
Editor
Gary Adelson
Producer
Phil Alden Robinson
Screenplay
Linda M. Bass
Costume Design
Dennis Gassner
Production Design
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for In the Mood.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring In the Mood.
list2
1980
bsx
1980's Movies
Movies released between 1980 and 1989 that I've seen.
Movies I've seen
Watch List - Oliver Stone - Sean Durkin
Similar Titles to In the Mood
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
4.5
6.0
10.0
7.3
6.6
6.6
6.5
6.0
6.6
6.6
7.5
1.8
6.5
7.2
8.1
7.1
6.7
4.7
6.8
More Like In the Mood
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About In the Mood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is In the Mood about?
When 15-year-old Sonny Wisecarver has an affair with his older neighbor Francine and then runs off to marry her, a stern judge has the union annulled. Then, when Sonny finds himself before the same judge after getting involved with another woman in her 20s, the publicity from this case makes him the object of affection for millions of young women
Who directed In the Mood?
In the Mood was directed by Phil Alden Robinson.
Who stars in In the Mood?
The principal cast of In the Mood includes Patrick Dempsey, Beverly D'Angelo, Talia Balsam, Michael Constantine, Kathleen Freeman.
When was In the Mood released and how long is it?
In the Mood was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for In the Mood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In the Mood was composed by Ralph Burns.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In the Mood?
In the Mood holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).