A lonesome Beverly Hills socialite and a young drifter spark an unlikely May/December romance on the Malibu coast.
MOMENT BY MOMENT
The only thing they have in common... is each other.
Trisha Rawlings, a Beverly Hills socialite suffers from loneliness following the separation of her womanizing husband Stu. Strip, a young drifter, became infatuated with her and, develops a May/December relationship with her.
Moment by Moment is a 1978 American drama-romance film directed by Jane Wagner about a wealthy Beverly Hills socialite who enters a complicated relationship with a much younger drifter after separating from her husband.
Synopsis
Trisha is initially annoyed by Strip's flirtation but eventually reciprocates his affections, although not quite to the same degree he feels for her. When he leaves her house, she goes after him and they have lunch, officially beginning their rocky relationship. She enjoys spending time with him but the age and class differences make her feel ashamed.
When they attend a photography exhibition together, they run into Stu, which makes the situation uncomfortable. Once they return home, they argue over their relationship. Strip leaves, but Trisha tracks him down and they reconcile.
The SassyFlix Take
Why Cult
Lily Tomlin and John Travolta navigate the highs and lows of a relationship defined by age, class, and emotional baggage.
The film uses the glamorous and lonely spaces of Malibu beach houses and Beverly Hills to frame its unconventional love story.
The pairing of Lily Tomlin as the emotionally distant Trisha and John Travolta as the persistent Strip is as offbeat as it is memorable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moment by Moment about? +
Moment by Moment follows Trisha Rawlings, a lonely Beverly Hills socialite, as she enters a complicated relationship with a younger drifter named Strip after separating from her husband.
Who directed Moment by Moment? +
Moment by Moment was directed by Jane Wagner.
How long is Moment by Moment? +
Moment by Moment has a runtime of 102 minutes.
What genre is Moment by Moment? +
Moment by Moment is a drama and romance film.
When was Moment by Moment released? +
Moment by Moment was released in 1978.