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A Walk on the Moon

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Unfulfilled housewife Pearl Kantrowitz (Diane Lane) suffers in quiet misery as the tumultuous events of the summer of 1969 unfold on the surface of her television screen. But, when Kantrowitz invites hunky traveling salesman Walker Jerome (Viggo Mortensen) into the safety of her living room for the live broadcast of the historic moon landing, they begin a passionate affair that threatens to destroy her marriage to her straight-laced high school sweetheart, Marty (Liev Schreiber).
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An impressive showcase for Diane Lane and an assured debut from director Tony Goldwyn, A Walk on the Moon finds absorbing period drama within a family at a crossroads.

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Jay Boyar Orlando Sentinel 07/13/2023
3/5
There's a good, solid story here, even if it isn't quite told in the proper order. And the actors do a lot with their roles. Go to Full Review
Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
2/4
Somewhere in the midst of the dramaturgy is a fine performance by Anna Paquin as a teenage girl struggling with new ideas and raging hormones. Every time I saw her character onscreen, I thought: There's the real story. Go to Full Review
Jim Lane Sacramento News & Review 08/07/2008
3/5
Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid 05/26/2006
Mortensen as Lane's clandestine love interest is nothing but a symbol of beauty and freedom. Go to Full Review
Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com 12/20/2004
2.5/4
Romance novel material, albeit it gussied up in a handsome, well-made package. Go to Full Review
Linda Cook Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) 08/04/2004
5/5
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Susan J Feb 23 Corny, lame story that's badly miscast. Diane Lane in no way seems like a Jewish woman and all the Jewish people in this film--a lot of the plot hinges on that culture--are silly over-the-top caricatures. Two stars because Viggo Mortensen is SO beautiful--so hot. It's hard not to root for Diane Lane to leave her dreadful boring dull-witted TV repairman husband (Liev Shreiber) and run off with free-lovin' exciting Viggo. See more D L Feb 4 Slow burn movie with solid acting, directing and kept me engaged the entire run time. Love these movies where when you read the summary and it doesn't spark a lot of interest but you give a chance and it really surprises you. See more Raja Raghudeep E Jan 24 This movie is special, never seen anything like that! See more Sar B 09/13/2023 A brilliant subtle movie with great nuanced performances from all the actors, from the leads to the co-stars to the cameos. A must see for adults. Great movie to watch with someone you're in love with. See more Tony Z 06/13/2023 Diane Lane quietly answering "Yes," to her husband's damning questions, expressing in equal parts shame and newly acquired selfhood, was an astonishing scene. Here's to the cast of a drama which leaves fresh prints on well-trodden ground, sharpened by the microscope the family finds itself under in the summer camp milieu. See more Lisa M 03/25/2023 It's a wonderful story of a young mother who never had a chance for have any idea what she missed out on since she was married n had her first child at17. Her husband is always working hard and doesn't know how to give her attention. I believe she loved Walker but she doesn't want to separate her children so she makes things work out with her husband Marty. Good ending but sad because I think she fell in love with Walker. Timeless movie. I'd give it 10 ⭐️ See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Unfulfilled housewife Pearl Kantrowitz (Diane Lane) suffers in quiet misery as the tumultuous events of the summer of 1969 unfold on the surface of her television screen. But, when Kantrowitz invites hunky traveling salesman Walker Jerome (Viggo Mortensen) into the safety of her living room for the live broadcast of the historic moon landing, they begin a passionate affair that threatens to destroy her marriage to her straight-laced high school sweetheart, Marty (Liev Schreiber).
Director
Tony Goldwyn
Producer
Jay Cohen, Tony Goldwyn, Lee Gottsegen, Dustin Hoffman, Neil Koenigsberg, Murray Schisgal
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Punch Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 29, 1999, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 18, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.7M
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Surround
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