The Man in the Moon (1991)

Directed by

Robert Mulligan

Genre

drama film, romance film, teen film, coming-of-age film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 35m

Rated

PG-13

Rating

7.4 of 10 from 362 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A 14-year-old tomboy in 1950s rural Louisiana experiences first love and heartbreak after a teenage boy moves in next door. The story follows her emotional journey through summer changes and family dynamics.

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What happens

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. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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