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Shoot the Moon

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After years of marriage, the seemingly perfect relationship between accomplished writer George Dunlap (Albert Finney) and his wife, Faith (Diane Keaton), is rapidly deteriorating. While George becomes involved in an affair with the lovely Sandy (Karen Allen), Faith begins a romance with handsome contractor Frank (Peter Weller). These infidelities not only take a toll on George and Faith, they affect their four daughters, who start to resent their father in particular.

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Pauline Kael The New Yorker 09/12/2023
When you see Shoot the Moon, you recognize yourself in it. Go to Full Review Bob Thomas Associated Press 07/25/2019
Keaton continues to astound with the depth of her characterizations, and Finney's undercurrent of rage maintains tenseness throughout. Go to Full Review Bruce McCabe Boston Globe 04/27/2018
Divorce and separation are subjects too important to be treated in the bizarre way Alan Parker treats them in Shoot the Moon which is a film with lots of emotion but no heart. Go to Full Review Liam Lacey Original Cin 06/22/2020
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A movie that continues to feel alive because it was drawn from the creators' own divorce experiences, more than from movie conventions. Go to Full Review Rick Chatenever Santa Cruz Sentinel 11/20/2019
It is a fine movie, full of craft and humanity -- but one which exacts a heavy emotional price from those seeking its illumination. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 06/11/2011
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Adds nothing much to the genre of family dramas. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Vincent S @Vin_E_At_The_Movies Mar 27 This is the best movie ever about divorce, period. Diane Keaton gives my favorite performance of hers and definitely top 5. Albert Finney and Dana Hill are equally outstanding in this tense drama. The emotions are real, the characters breathe and director Alan Parker ratches up the intensity leading to a powerful, shattering ending, one of my favorites. See more Thomas M @Morningstar69 Mar 6 An incredible movie from start to finish. The main characters are superb but the children are extraordinary. A lost classic See more Eric T. @Trules Jan 9 Well written and well perceived story about the trauma of separation and divorce. Beautifully acted. See more Stephen M @Millerste Oct 24 Great actors wasted in a tedious and very heavy-handed movie. I couldn't wait for it to end. The main problem is Finney--not his acting but the character. He is out of control so often that it borders on the ludicrous.And there is the wildly implausible super-melodramatic ending. Pauline Kael says that "you recognize yourself" in this movie What is she talking about? See more Mary E @RT62528868 Oct 18 I love the actors and their acting, but this may be the most depressing movie I have ever seen. Sad ending, ugh. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Oct 15 Success in 2 hours and 5 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 17 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Alan Parker

Director

Albert Finney

George Dunlap

Diane Keaton

Faith Dunlap

Dana Hill

Sherry Dunlap

Peter Weller

Frank Henderson

Karen Allen

Sandy

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Movie Info

Synopsis After years of marriage, the seemingly perfect relationship between accomplished writer George Dunlap (Albert Finney) and his wife, Faith (Diane Keaton), is rapidly deteriorating. While George becomes involved in an affair with the lovely Sandy (Karen Allen), Faith begins a romance with handsome contractor Frank (Peter Weller). These infidelities not only take a toll on George and Faith, they affect their four daughters, who start to resent their father in particular.
Director
Alan Parker
Producer
Alan Marshall
Screenwriter
Bo Goldman
Production Co
SLM Production Group, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 22, 1982, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 21, 2016
Runtime
2h 5m
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