The Man in the Moon

The Man in the Moon

99 mins | Drama, Family, Romance | Sept. 30, 1991

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.

The Man in the Moon

99 mins | Drama, Family, Romance | Sept. 30, 1991

The Man in the Moon
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.
IMDb rating 7.3
Producers Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Original title The Man in the Moon
Directors Robert Mulligan
Writers Jenny Wingfield

Cast

Reese Witherspoon

as Danielle "Dani" Trant

Sam Waterston

as Matthew Trant

Tess Harper

as Abigail Trant

Gail Strickland

as Marie Foster

Jason London

as Court Foster

Emily Warfield

as Maureen Trant

Bentley Mitchum

as Billy Sanders

Ernie Lively

as Will Sanders

Dennis Letts

as Doc White

Earleen Bergeron

as Mrs. Sanders

Anna Chappell

as Mrs. Taylor

Brandi Smith

as Missy Trant

Sandi Smith

as Missy Trant

Derek Ball

as Foster Twin

Spencer Ball

as Foster Twin