Mojave Moon (1996): Cast & Plot
Mojave Moon is a 1996 comedy thriller directed by Kevin Dowling, starring Anne Archer as Julie, Michael Biehn and Jack Noseworthy. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Kevin Dowling
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mojave Moon About?
The premise of Mojave Moon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Al McCord is relaxing at his favorite diner when he meets Ellie, a pretty young woman seeking a ride to the Mojave Desert where her mother lives. As Ellie begins to fall for him, Al finds himself attracted to her mother, Julie, even though Julie’s volatile boyfriend looms nearby. A series of bizarre, comic events forces Al to confront the tangled love triangle, changing his life forever.
Mojave Moon Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- rake
- flirting
- teasing
- murder
- astronomical object in title
- cheating girlfriend
- car
- young
- female star appears nude
- desert
- stripper
- female topless nudity
+11 more Show fewer
- older man younger woman relationship
- shower
- wild girl
- wallet
- seductress
- mother daughter relationship
- missing man
- flat tire
- female nudity
- biker
- independent film
Mojave Moon Cast & Characters
Anne Archer leads the cast as Julie, with Michael Biehn as Boyd and Jack Noseworthy as Kaiser. Directed by Kevin Dowling; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kevin Dowling
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Anne Archer as Julie -
Michael Biehn as Boyd - Jack Noseworthy as Kaiser
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Alfred Molina as Sal
Also Starring in Mojave Moon
· 10 more- Angelina Jolie Eleanor 'Elie' Rigby
- Danny Aiello Al
- Corin Nemec Car Thief
- John Getz Police Officer
- Peter MacNicol Tire Repairman
- Michael Berryman Angel
- Lee Arenberg Friendly Motorist
- Michael Massee Fifth Guy
- Zack Norman Terry
- Mary Joy Waitress
More from Kevin Dowling
More films directed by Kevin Dowling: Silk Hope, Last Rites and The Sum of Us.
Mojave Moon Plot Summary
What happens in Mojave Moon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Al McCord is relaxing at his favorite restaurant when he meets an attractive young woman, Ellie, who is seeking a ride from the city into the Mojave Desert, where her mother Julie lives. Al finds himself drawn to the free-spirited Julie, even with the looming presence of her boyfriend Boyd, who seems ready to snap at any moment. As the day unfolds, a series of strange and unsettling events begin to unfold, and Al finds himself trying to piece together what is really happening, while trying to protect the growing bonds with Ellie and Julie.
Full summary
The whole story of Mojave Moon, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Mojave Moon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Movies Like Mojave Moon
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mojave, Across the Moon and Two Moon Junction.
Mojave Moon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mojave Moon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mojave Moon?
Mojave Moon runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Mojave Moon released?
Mojave Moon was released on October 1, 1996.
Who directed Mojave Moon?
Mojave Moon was directed by Kevin Dowling.
More films by Kevin Dowling Who is in the cast of Mojave Moon?
Mojave Moon stars Anne Archer as Julie, Michael Biehn as Boyd and Jack Noseworthy as Kaiser, among 14 credited actors.
Does Mojave Moon have a post-credit scene?
No. Mojave Moon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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