The Man in the Moon |  | Director: Robert Mulligan
Actors: Sam Waterston, Tess Harper, Gail Strickland, Reese Witherspoon, Jason London
Studio: MGM
Category: DVD
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Rating:  110 reviews
Sales Rank: 7550
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Full Screen
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 99 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D1001456D
ISBN: 0792848209
UPC: 027616857767
EAN: 9780792848202
ASIN: B000053VB2
Theatrical Release Date: October 4, 1991
Release Date: January 9, 2001
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
In rural Louisiana of the 1950's, two young sisters share everything together, until they meet a young man to whom they are both attracted.
Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: PG13
Release Date: 9-JAN-2001
Media Type: DVD
Amazon.com
A jewel of a sleeper, The Man in the Moon comes off as a nearly perfect short story of two sisters' first competition in the field of love. In a 1950's small Louisiana farm town, 14-year-old Dani falls for Court, a 17-year-old engaging neighbor boy. The two become great friends, but Court is more interested in Dani's 17-year-old sister, Maureen, who is blossoming. Dani will look for any justification why she should be with Court, but as human law dictates, there is no cure for a 14-year-old with a crush. The film is another winning portrayal of small-town adolescence from Robert Mulligan (To Kill A Mockingbird). His eye for casting is impeccable, with Sam Waterston and Tess Harper as the earnest parents and newcomer Jason London as the dreamy Court. The real find, though, is Reese Witherspoon as Dani. Her timeless work here is magical. The PG-13 rating is a bit heavy-handed--although the film does not shy away from its look at budding sensuality, or a horrific and emotional accident. Mature 10-year-olds may find one of their favorite films here. --Doug Thomas
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 Good cast; silly story January 13, 2010
R. Swanson (New Mexico)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was amazed at the high number of five star reviews here. I'll give it three stars for the wonderful performance by the always wonderful Sam Waterston and for a great job from a young Reese Witherspoon. The other cast members were adequate but nothing to rave about.
The story is one cliche after another with a lot of cheap tricks catalyzing the action---accidents. The setting is another rural Southern area in the fifties....haven't we seen this before????
I guess urban folks who live in LA have a lot of illusions about this locale. And, while I'm griping...how many outdoor burial scenes appear in films? There ought to be a limit.
It may appeal to pre-teen girls who still love Elvis Presley, if there are any.
Timeless January 3, 2010
Katara Omar (Santa Clara, Ca)
this great coming of age story would make a great addition to any house hold!
Family tends the heart December 11, 2009
Michael Lofrano (Wilmington NC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a beautiful, gleaming gem. No gore. No action. No shielding the kids eyes from what might be seen. A languid yet moving story of love, family, loss, disappointment and reconciliation.
Other reviewers have aptly explained the endearing and tender quality of the movie and its players. No need to cover that ground again; it is all true. The only thing I would like to suggest is that you treat yourself to a Saturday evening on the sofa with someone that understands and appreciates a quiet story of the heart.Come Sunday, you're likely to feel you know each other more.
Young Reese shines!! December 3, 2009
Molly Young
Reese delivers a wonderful debut performance and I could not have asked for more for a birthday present. This is a great film about a coming-of-age love story, and I will definitely pass it on to my friends and family. I love it!
Cannot Say Enough About What A Great Film This Is!! November 15, 2009
Rachel M. Stenberg (New Jersey, USA)
A young Reese Witherspoon will steal your hear as the young Dani, a fourteen year-old girl who has discovered her first love in Court, a friend of the family.
She plays this character with such emotion, heart and the soul of someone who was a lot older than her young age at the time. Dani steals your heart as her love falls for her older sister, who try to hide it from her.
The whole cast were remarkable in their roles and the movie had a great story from beginning to end.
I highly recommend this.
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