Shoot the Moon (1982): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Shoot the Moon is a 1982 drama directed by Alan Parker, starring George Murdock, Diane Keaton and Tracey Gold. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $9.2 million worldwide. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1983. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Alan Parker
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shoot the Moon About?
The premise of Shoot the Moon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Marcy’s life is falling apart, and she sees a chance for a fresh start through a national game show offering a substantial prize. As she competes, the pressure tests her relationship with her daughter Alice, revealing the challenges of pursuing wealth and the importance of family connections. She must ultimately decide what she’s willing to sacrifice in the pursuit of a better future.
Shoot the Moon Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- marital crisis
- mistress
- family relationships
- bathtub
- trailer narrated by hal douglas
- husband wife fight
- traumatized child
- husband wife relationship
- end of marriage
- unhappy husband
- making a scene
- marin county california
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- abandoned by husband
- abandoned by father
- extramarital affair
- unfaithfulness
- infidelity
- jealousy
- writer
- father daughter relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- sister sister relationship
- four sisters
- construction worker
- lawyer
- judge
- marital separation
- violence
- violent outburst
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- father beats his daughter
- bulldozer driver
- sex
- mother
- husband
- children
- wife
- adultery
- marital problem
- author
- san francisco california
- tennis court
- police
- melodrama
- divorce
Shoot the Moon Cast
George Murdock leads the cast, with Diane Keaton and Tracey Gold. Directed by Alan Parker; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Alan Parker
Also Starring in Shoot the Moon
· 6 moreMore from Alan Parker
More films directed by Alan Parker, best-rated first: The Commitments, Birdy, Bugsy Malone and Mississippi Burning.
Shoot the Moon Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Shoot the Moon 68 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
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TMDB 64% User score
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Shoot the Moon Plot Summary
What happens in Shoot the Moon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the sun-drenched valleys of Marin County, California, writer George Dunlap (George Murdock) alongside his wife Faith (Diane Keaton) makes their home in a meticulously restored farmhouse. They are blessed with four daughters: Sherry, Jill, Marianne, and Molly. As George is set to attend an awards banquet in his honor, he receives a secretive call from Sandy, a single mother entangled in a clandestine affair with him. Unbeknownst to them, their eldest daughter, Sherry (Tracey Gold), overhears their conversation, setting off a chain of emotional events.
Full summary
The whole story of Shoot the Moon, scene by scene
Shoot the Moon Box Office
Shoot the Moon grossed $9.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.2M
- US & Canada
- $9.2M
Shoot the Moon Awards & Nominations
Shoot the Moon earned 3 award nominations, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1983. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Golden Globes 1983.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1983 2 nominations- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Albert Finney
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Diane Keaton
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BAFTA 1983 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Albert Finney
Shoot the Moon Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Shoot the Moon.
How Well Do You Know Shoot the Moon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the primary occupation of George Dunlap?
Cars in Shoot the Moon
10 cars on screen, including the 1976 Chevrolet K-10 and the 1975 Dodge Coronet.
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1967 Volvo 122 S Station Wagon Important role -
1974 Chevrolet Vega Minor role
Shoot the Moon Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Как аукнется, так и откликнется” and “Der Konflikt - Du oder Beide”.
- Also known as
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- Как аукнется, так и откликнется
- Der Konflikt - Du oder Beide
- A Chama Que Não Se Apaga
- Válás előtt
- Застреляй луната
- Spara alla luna
- Después del amor
- 月落妇人心
- L'Usure du temps
- Ta ner månen om du kan!
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Movies Like Shoot the Moon
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Moon in the Gutter, Moonlight Mile and Moon, Star and Sun.
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The Moon in the Gutter 1983 -
Moonlight Mile 2002 -
Moon, Star and Sun 1988 -
Moonfire 2018 -
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? 1969 -
The Light of the Moon 2017 -
Blue Moon 2000 -
A Tired, Angry Moon On a Restless Night 1983 -
Serious Moonlight 2009 -
The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay 2003 -
Moonrise 1948 -
Bitter Moon 1994
Shoot the Moon FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Shoot the Moon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shoot the Moon?
Shoot the Moon runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was Shoot the Moon released?
Shoot the Moon was released on February 19, 1982.
Who directed Shoot the Moon?
Shoot the Moon was directed by Alan Parker.
More films by Alan Parker Who is in the cast of Shoot the Moon?
Shoot the Moon stars George Murdock, Diane Keaton and Tracey Gold, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Shoot the Moon make at the box office?
Shoot the Moon grossed $9.2 million worldwide.
How is Shoot the Moon rated?
Shoot the Moon has 68 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Was Shoot the Moon nominated for any awards?
Shoot the Moon received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Shoot the Moon have a post-credit scene?
No. Shoot the Moon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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