Racing with the Moon
1984, English. Directed by Richard Benjamin.
It was 1943. And young men were counting the days before they went off to war...
In a small coastal California town, Henry and Nicky are pals from blue collar families with only a short time before they ship off to World War II. Henry begins romancing new-to-town Caddie Winger, believing her to be wealthy. Mischievous and irresponsible, Nicky gets into trouble which forces the other two to become involved, testing their relationship, as well as the friendship between the boys.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 101 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Racing with the Moon
Racing with the Moon isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Richard BenjaminDirector
- Sean PennHenry 'Hopper' Nash
- Nicolas CageNicky / Bud
- Elizabeth McGovernCaddie Winger
- John KarlenMr. Nash
- Rutanya AldaMrs. Nash
- Max ShowalterMr. Arthur, Piano Teacher
- Crispin GloverGatsby Boy
- Barbara HowardGatsby Girl
- Bob MaroffAl
- Carol KaneAnnie the Hooker
- Dominic NardiniSoldier with Annie
- John BrandonMr. Kaiser
Details
- Released
- 23 March 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Steve Kloves
- Budget
- $9M
- Box office
- $6M
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Racing with the Moon: quick answers
Is Racing with the Moon worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 101 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Racing with the Moon?
Racing with the Moon runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Racing with the Moon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Racing with the Moon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Racing with the Moon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Racing with the Moon is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Racing with the Moon on?
Racing with the Moon isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Racing with the Moon?
If you liked Racing with the Moon, try Purple Hearts, Not Easily Broken, Salome.
Who directed Racing with the Moon?
Racing with the Moon (1984) was directed by Richard Benjamin and stars Sean Penn, Nicolas Cage, Elizabeth McGovern.