In the Mood

Based on a true story, this romantic comedy is set in the United States during the 1940s. It follows Sonny Wisecarver, a teenager who gains national notoriety for his romantic pursuits of older women. After attempting to marry an older neighbor, his union is annulled by a judge. When Sonny later becomes involved with another woman in her twenties, he returns to the same courtroom. The resulting media coverage transforms the young man into a figure of fascination for millions of women across the country.

The film was written and directed by Phil Alden Robinson, marking the first entry in a directing career that later included Field of Dreams and Sneakers. The movie stars Patrick Dempsey in the lead role, alongside Beverly D'Angelo and Talia Balsam. Produced by Lorimar Motion Pictures and Kings Road Entertainment, the production featured a credited cast of 51 performers.

Audience reception has been mixed. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 6.1/10 based on 1,200 votes, while it has a lower score of 5.5/10 on TMDB from 18 votes.