The Man in the Moon (1991 film)

The Man in the Moon
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Robert Mulligan
Written by	Jenny Wingfield
Produced by	Mark Rydell
Starring	Sam Waterston Tess Harper Jason London Emily Warfield Reese Witherspoon
Cinematography	Freddie Francis
Edited by	Trudy Ship
Music by	James Newton Howard
Production company	Pathé Entertainment[1]
Distributed by	Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date	October 4, 1991 (1991-10-04)
Running time	99 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$6.6 million
Box office	$2.8 million

The Man in the Moon is a 1991 American coming of age drama film. It was the final film directed by Robert Mulligan before his death in 2008, from a screenplay written by Jenny Wingfield. It stars Reese Witherspoon in her film debut, Sam Waterston, Tess Harper, Emily Warfield, and Jason London.

The film’s story, set in rural 1950s Louisiana, centers around Dani (Witherspoon), a 14-year-old tomboy who experiences first love and heartbreak when older boy Court (London) moves next door. The film received critical acclaim, making Roger Ebert’s list of the Top 10 Films of 1991.