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The Man in the Moon (1991)

★ 7.3PG-1395 minDirector: Robert Mulligan

1991 film by Robert Mulligan

The Man in the Moon is a 1991 American coming of age drama film. It was the final film directed by Robert Mulligan before his death in 2008, from a screenplay written by Jenny Wingfield. It stars Reese Witherspoon in her film debut, Sam Waterston, Tess Harper, Emily Warfield, and Jason London.

The film’s story, set in rural 1950s Louisiana, centers around Dani (Witherspoon), a 14-year-old tomboy who experiences first love and heartbreak when older boy Court (London) moves next door. The film received critical acclaim and made Roger Ebert’s list of the Top 10 Films of 1991.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Man in the Moon about?
The Man in the Moon (1991) — Rural Louisiana, summer of 1957, Elvis is King. At 14, Dani is coming of age. Her older sister is beautiful, smart, and off to Duke in the fall; her mom's pregnant with number four (Dad wants a son), and Dad's pretty strict. Life gets sweeter when 17-year-old Court Foster, his wi
Is The Man in the Moon based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Man in the Moon scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.