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First Men in the Moon

1964Movie1 h 43 minNR

58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes57%54%

A hopeful, wondrous adventure movie about fantasy and the future.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

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Story

H.G. Wells' Astounding Adventure in Dynamation!

The world is delighted when a spacecraft containing a crew comprised of the world's astronauts lands on the moon, but are shocked when the astronauts discover an old British flag and a document declaring that the moon is taken for Queen Victoria, proving that the astronauts were not the first men on the moon.

Feels like

  • Classic Sci-Fi Adventure
  • H.G. Wells Adaptation
  • Early Space Travel
  • Whimsical & Imaginative
  • British Cinema
  • Nostalgic Charm
  • Special Effects Pioneer
  • Sense of Wonder

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Nathan Juran
Written by
Jan Read, Nigel Kneale
Produced by
Charles H. Schneer
Music by
Laurie Johnson

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Facts

August 6, 1964 · 1 h 43 min · NR

Released
August 6, 1964
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Adventure, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$2 million
Available in
69 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Insectoid Aliens, Didn't Think This Through, Dilating Door +9

  • Insectoid Aliens
  • Didn't Think This Through
  • Dilating Door
  • Space Suits Are SCUBA Gear
  • Interplanetary Voyage
  • Damsel in Distress
  • Tattered Flag
  • Cephalothorax
  • Bold Explorer
  • First Contact
  • Insect Gender-Bender
  • No Plans, No Prototype, No Backup

12 of 72 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream First Men in the Moon?"

Questions about First Men in the Moon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream First Men in the Moon?

The Roku

In the United States, First Men in the Moon is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is First Men in the Moon worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%).

Is First Men in the Moon okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch First Men in the Moon?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching First Men in the Moon?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

What tropes does First Men in the Moon use?

Insectoid AliensDidn't Think This ThroughDilating DoorSpace Suits Are SCUBA GearInterplanetary VoyageDamsel in DistressTattered FlagCephalothoraxBold ExplorerFirst ContactInsect Gender-BenderNo Plans, No Prototype, No Backupand 60 more

TV Tropes lists 72 tropes for it, including Insectoid Aliens, Didn't Think This Through, and Dilating Door.