How long is Racing with the Moon?

Racing with the Moon is 1 h 48 min long (108 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:48 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Racing with the Moon rated?

Racing with the Moon is rated PG in the US.

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Where to watch Racing with the Moon (1984) tonight

Racing with the Moon (1984) runs 1 h 48 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.3 from 101 TMDB members. 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: 1 h 48 min — ends 9:48 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: March 23, 1984
TMDB rating: 6.3 / 10 from 101 votes
Director: Richard Benjamin
Starring: Sean Penn, Nicolas Cage, Elizabeth McGovern, John Karlen
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free).

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How long is Racing with the Moon?: Racing with the Moon is 1 h 48 min long (108 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:48 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Racing with the Moon rated?: Racing with the Moon is rated PG in the US.
Is Racing with the Moon a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Racing with the Moon?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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