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The Man in the Moon( 1991)

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Remember when you couldn't wait for your life to begin... and then, one day, it did?

Overview

Maureen Trant and her younger sibling Dani share a strong connection, but local boy Court Foster threatens to throw their bond off balance. Dani and Court meet first and have a flirtatious rapport -- but when he meets Maureen, he falls hard and they begin a passionate affair. The new couple try to keep their love hidden from Dani, but she soon learns the truth, disavowing her sister. But a heartbreaking accident later reunites the girls.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Sam Waterston

      Matthew Trant

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      Tess Harper

      Abigail Trant

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      Gail Strickland

      Marie Foster

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      Reese Witherspoon

      Danielle "Dani" Trant

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      Jason London

      Court Foster

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      Emily Warfield

      Maureen Trant

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      Bentley Mitchum

      Billy Sanders

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      Ernie Lively

      Will Sanders

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      Dennis Letts

      Doc White

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      Earleen Bergeron

      Mrs. Sanders

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      Anna Chappell

      Mrs. Taylor

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      Brandi Smith

      Missy Trant

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      Sandi Smith

      Missy Trant

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      Derek Ball

      Foster Twin

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      Spencer Ball

      Foster Twin

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by Wuchak

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    Written by Wuchak on Fri Aug 13 2021
    _**Two sisters growing up in the Deep South in the late 50s**_ During the summer of ’57 in rural Louisiana a 14 year-old girl (Reese Witherspoon) and her older sister (Emily Warfield) maneuver through the challenges of family, boys, responsibilities and more. Sam Waterston and Tess Harper play the parents while Jason London appears as a new neighbor that attracts the attention of the younger sibling. “The Man in the Moon” (1991) is a coming-of-age drama in the South in the mold of “Ode to Billy Joe” (1976), “The Great Santini” (1979), “My Girl” (1991), “Lawn Dogs” (1997) and “Simon Bir...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    1237669.00

    Revenue

    2853801.00

    Keywords

    • sibling relationship
    • louisiana
    • coming of age
    • skinny dipping
    • first love
    • tractor accident
    • 1950s
    • sister sister relationship