Moonpie is a 2006 movie that offers a combination of comedy and romance. This film, directed by Drake Doremus, revolves around the intersection of troubled worlds of a burn-out school principal and a bi-polar third-grade teacher that eventually form an almost perfect relationship. It stars Michael McDonald, Stephnie Weir, and Shayne Topp. The filming of this movie and its behind-the-scenes trivia provide an interesting insight into its making.
Where it Filmed?
Production of Moonpie took place in a unique location. The setting of the film was in the small town of Superior, Arizona, USA. Yet, information related to the filming dates for this movie is currently not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael McDonald | Mitch Henderson |
| Stephnie Weir | Candy Peterson |
| Shayne Topp | John Paul |
| Justine White | Girl that says ‘wooh’ |
| Jordan White | Student |
| Merek Browne | Student |
| Craig Cackowski | Doctor Horton |
| Maz Jobrani | Eduardo |
| Marcus Kerr | Student bully / fighting |
| Maddi Marie | Cassandra |
| Bobby Minch | Schoolboard official |
| Jackie Olson | Student |
| Aspen Ott | Girl #2 Talking to Candy Peterson |
| Cooper Pederson | Chris Henderson |
| Angelo Rea | Harry |
| Chris Redish | Lloyd |
| Brian Spillane | Waiter |
| Lusia Strus | Maureen |
| Caspar von Winterfeldt | Delivery Guy |
| Tommy Wojtas | Kickball Kid |
| Adam Gould | Delivery man (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The budget for the movie was estimated to be around $250,000.
- The romantic comedy runs for a duration of 88 minutes.
- The plot is about Mitch Henderson, a school principal, who should be living his American Dream with his wife and son but is stuck and can’t find a way out. He crosses paths with Candy Peterson, a third-grade teacher, struggling with her newly diagnosed bipolar disorder.
- The comedy and romance genre is enhanced by the diverse cast of writers Drake Doremus and Lindsay Stidham and major stars like Michael McDonald, Stephnie Weir, Shayne Topp.
- Noteworthy quote from the movie is from Maureen saying over the phone, “I’m counting my blessings and one of them is you.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Superior, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 33.293945
- Longitude: -111.0962305
- Place ID: ChIJxYnG-hIqKocRlkYXXxRYTQ4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Superior, AZ 85173, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
