For the Moment (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1993, For the Moment is an action, drama, war and romance film directed by Aaron Kim Johnston, running about 115 minutes. “A Moment Can Last A Lifetime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This Canadian film presents and old-fashioned war time romance. It is set during 1942 in Manitoba and traces the doomed affair between a young farmer's wife (Christianne Hirt) whose husband is fighting abroad and a dashing Australian pilot (Russell Crowe). The pilot has come to train in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan of Canada. When the pilot, Lachlan, is not training, he is surreptitiously wooing Lill, the farmer's wife. At the other end of town, Betsy (Wanda Cannon) who supports her two kids by bootlegging, charges for her services. She gets involved with Zeek (Scott Kraft), an American flight instructor.
Who’s in it. For the Moment stars Russell Crowe as Lachlan, Christianne Hirt as Lill, Wanda Cannon as Betsy and Scott Kraft as Zeek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, For the Moment has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch For the Moment page.
If you liked it. Fans of For the Moment tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For the Moment (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for For the Moment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is For the Moment worth watching?
- For the Moment holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in For the Moment?
- For the Moment stars Russell Crowe, Christianne Hirt, Wanda Cannon, Scott Kraft and Peter Outerbridge.