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Racing with the Moon

1984·Movie
1h 48min·PG

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Big heart, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Growing up, history, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

It was 1943. And young men were counting the days before they went off to war...

In a small coastal California town, Henry and Nicky are pals from blue collar families with only a short time before they ship off to World War II. Henry begins romancing new-to-town Caddie Winger, believing her to be wealthy. Mischievous and irresponsible, Nicky gets into trouble which forces the other two to become involved, testing their relationship, as well as the friendship between the boys.
Nostalgic Coming-of-AgeWorld War II EraSmall Town RomanceSentimental DramaFriendship and LoyaltyMusical ScoreClassic HollywoodBittersweet ToneCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Racing with the Moon

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Where can I stream Racing with the Moon legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Racing with the Moon worth watching?

56
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Racing with the Moon rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Racing with the Moon?

1 h 48 min

Racing with the Moon runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Racing with the Moon?

Critics67
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see Racing with the Moon much the same way.

Was Racing with the Moon a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$6 million

No. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 67% of its budget.

What language is Racing with the Moon in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Racing with the Moon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Racing with the Moon in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.