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Cathy Moriarty, Don Swayze, Eric Schweig

It's 1969, and the Apollo 11 crew is set to blast off to the moon. Science teacher Washington Bellamy (Ted Danson) gets the oddball idea to take his young son on a cross-country road trip that will en...( read more  read more... )d when their car registers the same mileage as the distance between the Earth and the moon. Back home, Washington's wife (Mary Steenburgen) struggles with her claustrophobic fear -- until the moon landing inspires the whole family.

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PG-13, 106 min.

Directed by: Peter Medak

Release Date: January 1, 1994

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DVD Release Date: January 27, 2004

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  • WingGoddessSora
    November 4, 2009
    WingGoddessSora
    a story inspired by Neil Armstrong's quote, "that one step of man, one giant leap of mankind." But one does not need to step on the moon to understand what it means. Pontiac Moon tells the story of a dysfunctional family, an irresponsible father who never listens to anybo...( read more)dy, a mother who's crippled with fear caused by an accident, and a child who hasn't known how to enjoy life around him ---- and that crazy trip to the Spires of the Moon that's both eventful and momentous as they learn a lesson or two from each other.

    I like introspective films. And this one will surely go to my list of favorites. The characters are so well-played, especially that of Andy (Ryan Todd). He played his character with such depth and sincerity that I find very touching.
  • spacecasefukface
    November 20, 2007
    spacecasefukface
    this is a good inspiring sunday afternoon flick
  • saxodork
    April 8, 2007
    saxodork
    that crazy dad is my dad!
  • gurkhagirl
    December 16, 2006
    gurkhagirl
    Anyone know where I can find it on DVD? It's a brill movie!

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