Racing with the Moon
1984 · Movie · PG · 108 min · ★ 6.3 · 63% critics
In a small California coastal town during World War II, two teenage friends from working-class families count down the weeks before military service. As one falls into a tender new romance, the other's reckless choices pull everyone into messy adult problems that strain love, loyalty, and friendship.
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Details
- Years
- 1984
- Release date
- 1984-03-23
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Critic score
- 63/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (95 votes)
About
If you like nostalgic coming-of-age dramas with romance, friendship, and a strong period feel, this may work for you, especially if you enjoyed Summer of '42; Not for you if you want fast pacing or high-stakes action.
Pros: evocative wartime atmosphere; strong young cast; bittersweet coming-of-age tone | Cons: leisurely pacing; uneven humor; some scripted-feeling scenes
Themes
- military draft
Cast & crew
Sean Penn
as Henry 'Hopper' Nash
Nicolas Cage
as Nicky / Bud
Elizabeth McGovern
as Caddie Winger
John Karlen
as Mr. Nash
Rutanya Alda
as Mrs. Nash
Max Showalter
as Mr. Arthur, Piano Teacher
Crispin Glover
as Gatsby Boy
Barbara Howard
as Gatsby Girl
Bob Maroff
as Al
Carol Kane
as Annie the Hooker
Directed by Richard Benjamin