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Racing with the Moon (1984)

Movie ★ 6.3 108 min

Drama Romance

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.

Richard Benjamin Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 23, 1984
Runtime
108 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$9.0M
Box office
$6.0M
IMDb
tt0087968
Language
Studio
Jaffe-Lansing,

Themes

Cast

Sean Penn Sean Penn Henry 'Hopper' Nash Nicolas Cage Nicolas Cage Nicky / Bud Elizabeth McGovern Elizabeth McGovern Caddie Winger John Karlen John Karlen Mr. Nash Rutanya Alda Rutanya Alda Mrs. Nash Max Showalter Max Showalter Mr. Arthur, Piano Teacher Crispin Glover Crispin Glover Gatsby Boy Barbara Howard Barbara Howard Gatsby Girl Bob Maroff Bob Maroff Al Carol Kane Carol Kane Annie the Hooker Dominic Nardini Soldier with Annie John Brandon John Brandon Mr. Kaiser Eve Brent Eve Brent Mrs. Kaiser Suzanne Adkinson Sally Kaiser Shawn Schepps Shawn Schepps Gretchen Charles Miller Arnie Patricia Allison Mrs. Spangler Al Hopson Elmer

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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, 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.
Who directed Racing with the Moon?
Racing with the Moon was directed by Richard Benjamin.
Who stars in Racing with the Moon?
Racing with the Moon stars Sean Penn, Nicolas Cage, Elizabeth McGovern, John Karlen.
When was Racing with the Moon released?
Racing with the Moon is a 1984 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Racing with the Moon?
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