# Racing with the Moon (1984)

> Two small-town friends confront romance, reckless loyalty, and the sudden pull of adulthood as World War II approaches.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/31594

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Richard Benjamin
- Cast: Sean Penn, Nicolas Cage, Elizabeth McGovern, John Karlen, Rutanya Alda, Max Showalter, Crispin Glover, Barbara Howard
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087968/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: nostalgic, wistful, warm, quiet weekend viewing, nostalgic movie night

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