The Man in the Moon

1h 39m · 1991 · Directed by Robert Mulligan · 3.2 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Man in the Moon (1991) runs 1h 39m, directed by Robert Mulligan. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Drama, Romance

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.