PONTIAC MOON (1994)

Pontiac Moon (1994)
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Director: Peter Medak
Actors: Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, Ryan Todd

Pontiac Moon is a heartfelt, quirky road trip film set during the late 1960s, capturing the spirit of exploration and familial healing. Ted Danson plays an eccentric science teacher who takes his son on a cross-country journey in their 1949 Pontiac to coincide with the Apollo 11 moon landing. Along the way, they face challenges that bring them closer while confronting unresolved family tensions.

Mary Steenburgen delivers a solid performance as the reclusive mother dealing with personal struggles. The film’s nostalgic tone and period setting provide charm, though it occasionally leans too heavily on sentimentality and predictable plot points. Despite mixed reviews, Pontiac Moon offers a warm, if slightly uneven, story about adventure, connection, and reconciliation.