The Man in the Moon (1991)

Remember when you couldn't wait for your life to begin... and then, one day, it did?

Movie · Drama, Romance · 1h 39m · Rated 7.4/10 on TMDB · Released September 30, 1991

Overview

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.

Directed by Robert Mulligan

Cast

• Reese Witherspoon as Danielle "Dani" Trant
• Jason London as Court Foster
• Emily Warfield as Maureen Trant
• Sam Waterston as Matthew Trant
• Tess Harper as Abigail Trant
• Gail Strickland as Marie Foster
• 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

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