The Man in the Moon (1991)

"Remember when you couldn't wait for your life to begin... and then, one day, it did?"
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The Man in the Moon
StarringSam WaterstonTess HarperGail Strickland
DirectorRobert Mulligan
WriterJenny Wingfield
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PG-13 1 hr 39 minSep 30th, 1991Drama, Romance, Family
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 30th, 1991
On DVD & Blu-ray:January 9th, 2001 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$1,237,669
Movie Box Office Gross:$2,853,801 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Shari Rhodes, William S. Gilmore
Production Companies:MGM-Pathé Communications, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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