Racing with the Moon
"It was 1943. And young men were counting the days before they went off to war..."
Originally released in 1984. Racing with the Moon is a drama/romance film. directed by Richard Benjamin.
Starring Sean Penn, Nicolas Cage, and Elizabeth McGovern
Synopsis
In a small coastal California town, Henry and Nicky are pals from blue collar families with only a short time before they ship off to World War II. Henry begins romancing new-to-town Caddie Winger, believing her to be wealthy. Mischievous and irresponsible, Nicky gets into trouble which forces the other two to become involved, testing their relationship, as well as the friendship between the boys.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 23, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (90 votes)
Budget
$9M
Production budget
Box Office
$6M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $9,000,000
- Revenue
- $6,045,657
Production Companies
- Jaffe-Lansing
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Racing with the Moon about?
In a small coastal California town, Henry and Nicky are pals from blue collar families with only a short time before they ship off to World War II. Henry begins romancing new-to-town Caddie Winger,...
Who directed Racing with the Moon?
Racing with the Moon was directed by Richard Benjamin.
How long is Racing with the Moon?
Racing with the Moon has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Racing with the Moon released?
Racing with the Moon was released on March 23, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Racing with the Moon?
The main cast of Racing with the Moon includes Sean Penn, Nicolas Cage, Elizabeth McGovern, John Karlen, Rutanya Alda.