In the Mood
1987, English. Directed by Phil Alden Robinson.
He Was More of a Man At 15, Than Most Men Are At 35!
When 15-year-old Sonny Wisecarver has an affair with his older neighbor Francine and then runs off to marry her, a stern judge has the union annulled. Then, when Sonny finds himself before the same judge after getting involved with another woman in her 20s, the publicity from this case makes him the object of affection for millions of young women
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Phil Alden RobinsonDirector
- Patrick DempseyEllsworth "Sonny" Wisecarver
- Beverly D'AngeloFrancine Glatt
- Talia BalsamJudy Cusimano
- Michael ConstantineMr. Wisecarver
- Kathleen FreemanMrs. Marver
- Brian McNamaraGeorge
- Peter HobbsThe Judge
- Terry CamilleriMr. Browning, Judy's Lawyer
- Betty JinnetteMrs. Wisecarver
- Tony LongoCarlo, Judy's Husband
- Douglas RoweUncle Clete
- Ernie BrownChief Kelsey (Papa Bear)
Details
- Released
- 16 September 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Kosberg, Phil Alden Robinson, David Steven Simon
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What In the Mood is based on
In the Mood is based on a true story.
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In the Mood runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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In the Mood is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is In the Mood on?
In the Mood isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like In the Mood?
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Who directed In the Mood?
In the Mood (1987) was directed by Phil Alden Robinson and stars Patrick Dempsey, Beverly D'Angelo, Talia Balsam.
What is In the Mood based on?
In the Mood is based on a true story.