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Rocketship X-M

1950Movie1 h 17 minNR

38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Rotten Tomatoes–18%
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Rotten Tomatoes–18%

Summary

Astronauts blast off to explore the moon on Rocketship X-M or "Rocketship eXploration Moon". A spacecraft malfunction and some fuel miscalculations cause them to end up landing on Mars. On Mars, evidence of a once powerful civilization is found. The scientists determine that an atomic war destroyed most of the Martians. Those that survived reverted to a caveman like existence.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Comfort watch

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Kurt Neumann
Written by
Kurt Neumann
Produced by
Kurt Neumann
Music by
Ferde Grofé Sr.

Everyone

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Facts

June 2, 1950 · 1 h 17 min · NR

Released
June 2, 1950
Runtime
1 h 17 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Science Fiction, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$94,000
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Crazy-Prepared, Sound In Space, And the Adventure Continues +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Rocketship X-M?"

Questions about Rocketship X-M

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Rocketship X-M worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 4.9).

Can I half-watch Rocketship X-M?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Rocketship X-M plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Rocketship X-M use?

Crazy-PreparedSound In SpaceAnd the Adventure ContinuesDefrosting Ice QueenRed Filter of DoomDeus ex MachinaInterplanetary VoyageIce QueenAll Planets Are Earth-LikeArtistic License – SpaceMistaken for SantaSpace Frictionand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Crazy-Prepared, Sound In Space, and And the Adventure Continues.