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The Man in the Moon

1991Movie1 h 39 minPG-13

77
GreatGoodWatch score
77
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Maureen Trant and her younger sibling Dani share a strong connection, but local boy Court Foster threatens to throw their bond off balance.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Directed by
Robert Mulligan
Written by
Jenny Wingfield
Produced by
Mark Rydell

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Facts

September 30, 1991 · 1 h 39 min · PG-13

Released
September 30, 1991
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
77 countries

Tropes

Tomboy and Girly Girl, Naked First Impression, The '50s +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Man in the Moon?"

Questions about The Man in the Moon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Man in the Moon?

In the United States, The Man in the Moon streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is The Man in the Moon worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 73).

Is The Man in the Moon okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Man in the Moon good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Man in the Moon plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Man in the Moon use?

Tomboy and Girly GirlNaked First ImpressionThe '50sBookendsNude-Colored ClothesLove TriangleSkinny DippingTitle DropBittersweet EndingAll Love Is UnrequitedTomboyDeep Southand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Tomboy and Girly Girl, Naked First Impression, and The '50s.