The curiously named, Moondance Alexander is a spirited teen living with her eccentric mother. She is faced with another uneventful summer until she discovers a lost pinto pony named ...
See full summary »
Check out our breakdown of the movies and shows we're excited about this month, including "Lovecraft Country."
Related News
-
Newly Single Olympic Skater Sasha Cohen Finds New Purpose in Helping Kids — and a Career in Finance
02 February 2018 | PEOPLE.com -
Netflix Nuggets: The Tin Man, Mark Zuckerberg and a Burlesque Dancer Walk Into a Bar…
20 June 2011 | WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Keep up with all the biggest announcements and updates with IMDb's breaking news roundup of Comic-Con@Home 2020.
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: Moondance Alexander (2007)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
6 wins & 1 nomination.
See more awards »
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Kay Panabaker | ... | Moondance Alexander | |
| Don Johnson | ... | Dante Longpre | |
| Lori Loughlin | ... | Gelsey Alexander | |
| James Best | ... | Buck McClancy | |
| Sasha Cohen | ... | Fiona Hughes | |
| Whitney Sloan | ... | Megan Montgomery | |
| Joe Norman Shaw | ... | Ben Wilson | |
 |
Aedan Tomney | ... | Josh Wilson |
| Greg Lawson | ... | Miles | |
| Tom Carey | ... | Tom Wyman | |
| Meghan Duffy | ... | Jessie | |
| Landon Liboiron | ... | Freddie | |
| Julia Maxwell | ... | Rachel | |
| Mimi Gianopulos | ... | Bella | |
|
|
Kirk Heuser | ... | Announcer |
Learn more
More Like This
Flicka
(2006)
Adventure
|
Drama
|
Family
Director:
Michael Mayer
Stars:
Alison Lohman,
Tim McGraw,
Maria Bello
Flicka: Country Pride
(Video 2012)
Family
Director:
Michael Damian
Stars:
Clint Black,
Lisa Hartman,
Kacey Rohl
Flicka 2
(Video 2010)
Family
Director:
Michael Damian
Stars:
Patrick Warburton,
Tammin Sursok,
Clint Black
Drama
|
Family
|
Sport
Director:
John Gatins
Stars:
Kurt Russell,
Dakota Fanning,
Oded Fehr
Black Beauty
(1994)
Adventure
|
Drama
|
Family
Director:
Caroline Thompson
Stars:
Sean Bean,
David Thewlis,
Docs Keepin Time
Storm Rider
(2013)
Drama
|
Family
Director:
Craig Clyde
Stars:
Kevin Sorbo,
Kristy Swanson,
Danielle C. Ryan
Racing Stripes
(2005)
Adventure
|
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Frederik Du Chau
Stars:
Frankie Muniz,
David Spade,
Snoop Dogg
Secretariat
(2010)
Biography
|
Drama
|
Family
Director:
Randall Wallace
Stars:
Diane Lane,
John Malkovich,
Margo Martindale
The Black Stallion
(1979)
Adventure
|
Family
|
Sport
Director:
Carroll Ballard
Stars:
Kelly Reno,
Mickey Rooney,
Teri Garr
A Cowgirl's Story
(2017)
Family
Director:
Timothy Armstrong
Stars:
Bailee Madison,
Chloe Lukasiak,
Pat Boone
Northpole: Open for Christmas
(TV Movie 2015)
Drama
|
Family
|
Fantasy
Director:
Douglas Barr
Stars:
Lori Loughlin,
Bailee Madison,
Dermot Mulroney
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Plot Synopsis
See All (32) »
Storyline
The curiously named, Moondance Alexander is a spirited teen living with her eccentric mother. She is faced with another uneventful summer until she discovers a lost pinto pony named Checkers who has jumped out of his paddock. Although Moondance returns the horse to his rightful owner, the gruff and mysterious Dante Longpre, she is convinced that Checkers is a champion jumper in disguise and is determined to help him realize his full potential. Moondance manages to talk Dante into training her and Checkers for the Bow Valley Classic and despite the criticism of her peers; discovers that perseverance, loyalty and individuality can land you in the winner's circle. Written by anonymous
Plot Keywords:
character name as title | two word title | champion | training | pinto pony |Taglines:
Sometimes Being Different Is The Best Way To Fit In. See more »Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents »
Edit
Did You Know?
Trivia
Kay Panabaker and Lori Laughlin both previously co-starred on "Summerland". They were reunited for "Moondance Alexander". See more »Goofs
When Checkers gets up from colicing, Moondance doesn't have a lead rope on him, when it cuts back to her, a red lead rope is clipped onto Checkers' halter. See more »
Edit
Edit
See more on IMDbPro »
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
19 October 2007 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Ein Pferd für Moondance See more »Edit
Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$17,427, 21 October 2007Gross USA:
$37,895Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$37,895Company Credits
Show more on
IMDbPro »
This is a naturalistic and realistic movie that shows contemporary young teenage girls as sensitive and strong human beings. There are very few films that do this. Over the last four years, "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" is about the only one that comes to mind.
Parents who want to watch a DVD with children 10-14, who are tired of Disney Punch and Judy, over-the-top, throw-in-the-kitchen-sink, satirical fantasies for kids, will appreciate the calm and gentle approach and atmosphere that this movie creates.
The acting is delightful. Lori Loughlin and Don Johnson shine, and Kay Panabaker glows as Moondance. The writing is believable, and the film moves quickly.
The movie provides smiles, not laughs. If you're looking for laughs, try a T.V. sit-com. If you're looking for warm and endearing, and a feel-good/feel great family film, here it is.