Racing with the Moon (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1984, Racing with the Moon is a drama and romance film directed by Richard Benjamin, running about 108 minutes. “It was 1943. And young men were counting the days before they went off to war...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a small coastal California town, Henry and Nicky are pals from blue collar families with only a short time before they ship off to World War II. Henry begins romancing new-to-town Caddie Winger, believing her to be wealthy. Mischievous and irresponsible, Nicky gets into trouble which forces the other two to become involved, testing their relationship, as well as the friendship between the boys.
Who’s in it. Racing with the Moon stars Sean Penn as Henry 'Hopper' Nash, Nicolas Cage as Nicky / Bud, Elizabeth McGovern as Caddie Winger and John Karlen as Mr. Nash, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Racing with the Moon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Racing with the Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Racing with the Moon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Racing with the Moon (1984)?
- In US, Racing with the Moon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Racing with the Moon worth watching?
- Racing with the Moon holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Racing with the Moon?
- Racing with the Moon stars Sean Penn, Nicolas Cage, Elizabeth McGovern, John Karlen and Rutanya Alda.
- When was Racing with the Moon released?
- Racing with the Moon was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.