Man in the Moon

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Fourteen-year-old Dani and her older sister Maureen have always shared everything. When Court Foster moves in next door, the sisters become rivals as Dani experiences her first feelings of affection and Maureen finds the true love she's longed for.
  • Starring: Sam Waterston, Tess Harper
  • Directed by: Robert Mulligan
  • Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Release year: 1991
  • Studio: MGM
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Synopsis: Fourteen-year-old Dani and her older sister Maureen have always shared everything. When Court Foster moves in next door, the sisters become rivals as Dani experiences her first feelings of affection and Maureen finds the true love she's longed for.
Starring: Sam Waterston, Tess Harper
Supporting actors: Gail Strickland, Reese Witherspoon, Jason London, Emily Warfield, Bentley Mitchum, Ernie Lively, Dennis Letts, Earleen Bergeron, Anna Chappell, Brandi Smith, Sandi Smith, Derek Ball, Spencer Ball
Directed by: Robert Mulligan
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes
Release year: 1991
Studio: MGM
ASIN: B001544POM (Rental) and B00153XQZW (Purchase)
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The Man in the Moon DVD ~ Sam Waterston

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Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: October 04, 1991
  • Production Company: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Pathé Entertainment
  • USA Box Office: $ 2 Million
  • Filming Locations: Kisatchie, Louisiana, USA | Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
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5.0 out of 5 stars A very sweet film, February 25, 2011
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I love this movie, every time I watch it. I love the story line about the two sisters and how they relate to each other. It's a beautiful movie to watch. Great acting, by Reece Witherspoon - this is one of her earliest films, I believe, and it's obvious that she was born to be a star. I love Sam Waterston as the father (actually, in everything he does) and Tess Harper is wonderful as the mom (and very believable). The story is set on a farm, and it reminds me of simpler times, like those spent at a summer cottage. The story itself is about "coming of age" and first love, hurt and deep loss, forgiveness and healing. I love the messages weaved throughout the film. While I would consider it a rather innocent movie, and okay for viewing by pre-teen children, it is not without some "grown up" material and content (including brief, partial glimpses of nude backsides and scenes in underwear). But, overall, I can't give this movie a higher recommendation. Don't miss it - but have the tissues nearby - your heart is sure to be tugged.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Young Reese Witherspoon's first film is lovely and nostalgic, July 5, 2010
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The Man in the Moon is a lovely, nostalgic film that makes good viewing for young and old alike. Reese Witherspoon does an amazing job in her role as "Dannie"; I have rarely seen any young actor be so natural and unaffected in their first film.

However, the film seems rushed once Dannie's older sister Maureen gets introduced to Dannie's special friend, Court, and the relationship between Maureen and Court seems terribly underdeveloped, and therefore, somewhat fake. This is my only reason for not giving the film 5 stars. I won't give anything away by telling how I would have improved this film, but it is still immensely watchable and enjoyable as is. All of the actors do a very fine job (Sam Waterston in particular, as Dannie's dad) and you don't even have to be a Reese Witherspoon fan to enjoy watching her in her first film.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie, May 21, 2011
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I downloaded this movie from Amazon to watch on my computer. I loved the movie.
Reese Witherspoon's performance was wonderful. I've actually watched the movie
several times now.
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