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The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay (2003): Cast

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The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay is a 2003 family drama directed by Sam Pillsbury, starring Sean Young as Sandy Bateman, Tim Matheson and Kristen Bell. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Sam Pillsbury
Genres
Drama , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay About?

The premise of The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay without spoilers.

A college-bound young woman decides to spend the summer getting to know the father she never had, hoping to bridge the gap before starting school. As she delves into his world, she discovers his life is far more complex and unexpected than she imagined, forcing both of them to confront the past and forge a new connection.

The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay Themes & Keywords

· 43 tags
  • actor speaks the title
  • lake havasu arizona
  • greyhound bus
  • alcohol consumption
  • broken family
  • estranged father daughter relationship
  • argument
  • eccentric man
  • reference to phoenix arizona
  • reference to san diego california
  • roofing
  • bare chested male
+31 more
  • teaching someone how to swim
  • implied sex
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • rowboat
  • trout fishing
  • movie date
  • drunken man
  • bar fight
  • letter
  • hardware store
  • man's death
  • scattering ashes
  • fireworks
  • coming of age
  • departure
  • alarm clock
  • man slaps a woman
  • lake
  • exposed thong underwear
  • retiree
  • stargazing
  • college bound
  • trailer home
  • fear of commitment
  • handyman
  • summer vacation
  • vacation
  • swimming
  • literature
  • first time sex
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay Cast & Characters

Sean Young leads the cast as Sandy Bateman, with Tim Matheson as Al Dodge and Kristen Bell as Alison Dodge. Directed by Sam Pillsbury; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay

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From the director

More from Sam Pillsbury

More films directed by Sam Pillsbury: National Lampoon Presents: Endless Bummer, Raising Waylon, Audrey’s Rain and Where the Red Fern Grows.

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The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Un été avec mon père” and “Holdfényöböl”.

Also known as
  • Un été avec mon père
  • Holdfényöböl
  • Король і Королева Мунлайт Бей
  • Alla scoperta di mio padre

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The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay?

The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay released?

The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay was released on June 15, 2003.

Who directed The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay?

The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay was directed by Sam Pillsbury.

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Who is in the cast of The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay?

The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay stars Sean Young as Sandy Bateman, Tim Matheson as Al Dodge and Kristen Bell as Alison Dodge, among 7 credited actors.

Does The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay have a post-credit scene?

No. The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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