The Man in the Moon
Remember when you couldn't wait for your life to begin... and then, one day, it did?
1991 • 99 min • Drama · Romance
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 74 Audience · 381 · 100%
Dani and Maureen are close sisters whose bond is tested when Court Foster arrives. Dani befriends Court, but he falls for Maureen, leading to a secret romance. A tragic accident later forces the sisters to confront their rift.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 4/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- A tragic drowning is a central plot point.
- Kissing and implied sexual activity are present.
- Some emotional intensity and teenage angst.
What it models well
- Sisterly bond and forgiveness
- Navigating first love and heartbreak
- Coping with grief
Talk about it after
- The complexities of family loyalty and young love
- How to express feelings when hurt or betrayed
- Understanding grief and supporting loved ones
- The impact of secrets on relationships
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Top billed cast
Director: Robert Mulligan • Crew: Jenny Wingfield
Trailers & clips
Dani's Crush Meets Her Sister
Dani Asks for Boy Advice
The New Neighbors
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Original Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.4/10 (381)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $1,237,669
- Box office
- $2,853,801
- IMDb
- tt0102388
