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
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
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)
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