Shoot the Moon
Directed by Alan Parker
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- flavo433 December 2025Shoot the Moon is a raw and deeply affecting drama that captures the unraveling of a marriage with unflinching honesty. Directed by Alan Parker, the film explores the emotional wreckage of separation, custody battles, and the collateral damage inflicted on children. Albert Finney and Diane Keaton deliver powerhouse performances, portraying a couple whose love curdles into resentment and despair. The narrative doesn’t shy away from the complexities of broken relationships—every argument, every silence feels painfully real. Parker’s direction balances intimate domestic scenes with moments of explosive tension, creating a portrait of love turned toxic. What makes the film so compelling is its refusal to offer easy answers; instead, it lays bare the messy, tragic spiral of two people who once shared everything. Shoot the Moon is heartbreaking yet profoundly human—a poignant reminder of how fragile love can be when trust erodes.
Shoot the Moon Trivia
Shoot the Moon was released on 19 February 1982.
Shoot the Moon was directed by Alan Parker.
Shoot the Moon has a runtime of 2h 4m.
Shoot the Moon was produced by Alan Marshall.
A fifteen year marriage dissolves, leaving both the husband and wife, and their four children, devastated. He's preoccupied with a career and a mistress, she with a career and caring for four young children. While they attempt to go their separate ways, jealousy and bitterness reconnect them.
The key characters in Shoot the Moon are George Dunlap (Albert Finney), Faith Dunlap (Diane Keaton), Sandy (Karen Allen).
Shoot the Moon is rated AA.
Shoot the Moon is a Drama, Romance film.
Shoot the Moon has an audience rating of 7.4 out of 10.
Shoot the Moon had a budget of US$12M.
Shoot the Moon has made US$8.1M at the box office.