The Man in the Moon (1991)

"Remember when you couldn't wait for your life to begin... and then, one day, it did?"Movie
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74
The Man in the Moon
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PG-13 1 hr 39 minSep 30th, 1991Drama, Romance
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 30th, 1991 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:January 9th, 2001 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$1,237,669
Movie Box Office Gross:$2,853,801 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:William S. Gilmore, Shari Rhodes
Production Companies:MGM-Pathé Communications, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

The Man in the Moon Quotes

Embracing Life's Uncertainties and Fears

Dani: I'm afraid nothing's ever gonna make sense again.
Maureen: Maybe life's not supposed to make sense.

Navigating Sisterly Relationships and Forgiveness

Matthew: Now, Dani, you and Maureen are gonna be sisters for a long time. Maureen's been good to you all your days. Remember that.
Dani: Don't ask me to forgive her.