The Man in the Moon_
"Remember when you couldn't wait for your life to begin... and then, one day, it did?"
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.
Starring
Sam Waterston, Tess Harper, Gail Strickland
Box Office
$2.9M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Man in the Moon earned $2.9M worldwide on a $1.2M budget — a 131% return on investment.
Year context
The Man in the Moon was released 35 years ago in 1991.
The Man in the Moon is a Drama, Family, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 39m.
CAST (15)
Sam Waterston
Matthew Trant
Tess Harper
Abigail Trant
Gail Strickland
Marie Foster
Reese Witherspoon
Danielle "Dani" Trant
Jason London
Court Foster
Emily Warfield
Maureen Trant
Bentley Mitchum
Billy Sanders
Ernie Lively
Will Sanders
Dennis Letts
Doc White
EB
Earleen Bergeron
Mrs. Sanders
AC
Anna Chappell
Mrs. Taylor
BS
Brandi Smith
Missy Trant
SS
Sandi Smith
Missy Trant
DB
Derek Ball
Foster Twin
SB
Spencer Ball
Foster Twin
BOX OFFICE
$1.2M
Budget
$2.9M
Revenue
+131%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
99 min (1h 39m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (343 votes)
Popularity
3
Budget
$1,237,669
Box Office
$2,853,801
Profit
+$1,616,132
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Man in the Moon about?
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.
How long is The Man in the Moon?
The Man in the Moon has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in The Man in the Moon?
The cast of The Man in the Moon includes Sam Waterston, Tess Harper, Gail Strickland, Reese Witherspoon, Jason London.
How much did The Man in the Moon make at the box office?
The Man in the Moon earned $2,853,801 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $1,237,669.
What is the rating of The Man in the Moon?
The Man in the Moon has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 343 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Family
Romance