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Shoot the Moon

  • 19821982
  • RR
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.9K
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Diane Keaton, Albert Finney, Tina Yothers, Viveka Davis, Tracey Gold, and Dana Hill in Shoot the Moon (1982)
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Drama
A mother of four is abandoned by her husband for a younger woman. Husband, wife and children struggle to survive the seemingly inevitable divorce.A mother of four is abandoned by her husband for a younger woman. Husband, wife and children struggle to survive the seemingly inevitable divorce.A mother of four is abandoned by her husband for a younger woman. Husband, wife and children struggle to survive the seemingly inevitable divorce.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.9K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
19,535
3,106
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    • Director
      • Alan Parker
    • Writer
      • Bo Goldman
    • Stars
      • Albert Finney
      • Diane Keaton
      • Karen Allen
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Alan Parker
    • Writer
      • Bo Goldman
    • Stars
      • Albert Finney
      • Diane Keaton
      • Karen Allen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 37User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 7 nominations total

    Videos2

    Shoot the Moon
    Trailer 1:30
    Shoot the Moon
    Sneak Previews Season 4 Episode 20
    Video 29:29
    Sneak Previews Season 4 Episode 20

    Photos42

    Albert Finney in Shoot the Moon (1982)
    Diane Keaton and Peter Weller in Shoot the Moon (1982)
    Diane Keaton in Shoot the Moon (1982)
    Diane Keaton and Albert Finney in Shoot the Moon (1982)
    Albert Finney in Shoot the Moon (1982)
    Albert Finney, Tina Yothers, and Tracey Gold in Shoot the Moon (1982)
    Diane Keaton and Peter Weller in Shoot the Moon (1982)
    Diane Keaton and Albert Finney in Shoot the Moon (1982)
    Peter Weller in Shoot the Moon (1982)
    Diane Keaton and Albert Finney in Shoot the Moon (1982)
    Albert Finney in Shoot the Moon (1982)
    Diane Keaton, Albert Finney, and Tina Yothers in Shoot the Moon (1982)

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    Albert Finney
    Albert Finney
    • George Dunlap
    Diane Keaton
    Diane Keaton
    • Faith Dunlap
    Karen Allen
    Karen Allen
    • Sandy
    Peter Weller
    Peter Weller
    • Frank Henderson
    Dana Hill
    Dana Hill
    • Sherry Dunlap
    Viveka Davis
    Viveka Davis
    • Jill Dunlap
    Tracey Gold
    Tracey Gold
    • Marianne Dunlap
    Tina Yothers
    Tina Yothers
    • Molly Dunlap
    George Murdock
    George Murdock
    • French DeVoe
    Leora Dana
    Leora Dana
    • Charlotte DeVoe
    Irving Metzman
    • Howard Katz
    Kenneth Kimmins
    Kenneth Kimmins
    • Maitre D'
    Michael Alldredge
    Michael Alldredge
    • Officer Knudson
    Robert Costanzo
    Robert Costanzo
    • Leo Spinelli
    David Landsberg
    David Landsberg
    • Scott Gruber
    Lou Cutell
    Lou Cutell
    • Willard
    James Cranna
    • Harold
    Nancy Fish
    Nancy Fish
    • Joanne
    • Director
      • Alan Parker
    • Writer
      • Bo Goldman
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Diane Keaton had just broken up with Warren Beatty, her co-star in Reds (1981). As such, she was able to draw on that experience for this role, and even gave notes to writer Bo Goldman and director Alan Parker. They weren't initially thrilled by this, but later conceded that the character was enriched by Keaton's participation in ways that they had never thought of.
    • Goofs
      The selective rain that seems to hit only the actors is not falling on the background, which remains dry.
    • Quotes

      George Dunlap: I'm not kind anymore.

      Faith Dunlap: Me either.

      George Dunlap: You're kind to strangers.

      Faith Dunlap: Yeah. Strangers are easy.

    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: One from the Heart/Night Crossing/Montenegro/Shoot the Moon (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      Play With Fire
      Written by Mick Jagger (uncredited) and Keith Richards (uncredited)

      Performed by The Rolling Stones

      Courtesy of ABKCO Records Inc.

    User reviews37

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    Top review
    10/10
    A Masterpiece!
    This is the best film I've ever seen on how someone can destroy the very foundation that nourishes them, and then, ultimately, resort to the most dramatic measures when they realize what they've done. This is a case study in how couples grow apart. The acting on the part of Diane Keaton and Albert Finney is among the best of their distinguished careers. Ditto Karen Allen, Peter Weller, and most of all, Dana Hill. There are scenes in this film that will stay in my mind forever, especially the one where Diane Keaton is crying while singing "If I Fell" in the bathtub. The soundtrack is outstanding and the songs are used to perfection. Notice the use of "Play With Fire" when Diane Keaton and Peter Weller start their affair.

    The movie to me is about how when one person loses touch with themselves, they take so many other people down with them. George is not a bad guy but he has grown irreparably apart from his family. As with many extremely successful people, living in one of the most prestigious counties in the United States, he lost touch of the man he was and what he needs most. The scenes between Albert Finney and Dana Hill, who plays his oldest daughter, are absolutely heart wrenching.

    Personally, I think the ultra-dramatic ending is extremely raw and honest. It still haunts me after all these years.

    I will always give this film a 10 out of 10.
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    • Oct 21, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 19, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Konflikt - Du oder Beide
    • Filming locations
      • Roy Ranch House, San Geronimo National Golf Course, Nicasio, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • SLM Production Group
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $9,217,530
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,217,530
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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