The Man in the Moon (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1991, The Man in the Moon is a drama, family and romance film directed by Robert Mulligan, running about 99 minutes. “Remember when you couldn't wait for your life to begin... and then, one day, it did?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Man in the Moon stars Reese Witherspoon as Danielle "Dani" Trant, Sam Waterston as Matthew Trant, Tess Harper as Abigail Trant and Gail Strickland as Marie Foster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Man in the Moon has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 The Man in the Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man in the Moon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man in the Moon (1991)?
- In US, The Man in the Moon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 The Man in the Moon worth watching?
- The Man in the Moon holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man in the Moon?
- The Man in the Moon stars Reese Witherspoon, Sam Waterston, Tess Harper, Gail Strickland and Jason London.
- When was The Man in the Moon released?
- The Man in the Moon was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.