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Release Year1996
Runtime1h 52m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes79
DirectorTom DiCillo
WritersTom DiCillo
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBox of Moonlight
About Box of Moonlight
Al Fountain, a middle-aged electrical engineer, is on the verge of a mid-life crisis, when he decides to take his time coming home from a business trip, rents a car, and heads out looking for a lake he remembers from his childhood. But his wandering takes him into the life of Kid, a free-spirited young man who helps Al escape from the routine of everyday life and find freedom to enjoy himself.
Directed by Tom DiCillo, Box of Moonlight leans on a strong ensemble — John Turturro, Sam Rockwell, Catherine Keener — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1996.
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