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Radar Men from the Moon

1952Movie2 h 49 minNR

58
DecentGoodWatch score
58
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Commando Cody, 'Sky Marshal of the Universe', works with American scientists Joan Gilbert and Ted Richards in the development of a flying suit and a rocket to the Moon. When the nation's defences are being sabotaged and destroyed, Cody learns that an atomic-gun is being used and that the men on the moon are the culprits.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for tears, big ideas or romance.

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Directed by
Fred C. Brannon
Written by
Ronald Davidson

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Facts

January 9, 1952 · 2 h 49 min · NR

Released
January 9, 1952
Runtime
2 h 49 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Mad Scientist Laboratory, Chairman of the Brawl, Everyone Calls Him "Barkeep" +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Radar Men from the Moon?"

Questions about Radar Men from the Moon

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Is Radar Men from the Moon worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 4.6 and Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5).

Is Radar Men from the Moon okay for kids?

NRViolence

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

Can I half-watch Radar Men from the Moon?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Radar Men from the Moon plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (6 of 10) and intrigue (5 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Radar Men from the Moon use?

Mad Scientist LaboratoryChairman of the BrawlEveryone Calls Him "Barkeep"Alien InvasionNeutral FemaleBig BadHuman AliensShock and AweAs You KnowJet PackSpinning PaperThe Dragonand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Mad Scientist Laboratory, Chairman of the Brawl, and Everyone Calls Him "Barkeep".