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Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon

1967Movie1 h 59 min

Comedy
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes–12%

A wondrous, fast-paced comedy movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or tears.

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Story

Phineas T. Barnum and friends finance the first flight to the moon but find the task a little above them. They attempt to blast their rocket into orbit from a massive gun barrel built into the side of a Welsh mountain, but money troubles, spies and saboteurs ensure that the plan is doomed before it starts...

Feels like

  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Victorian Era
  • Sci-Fi Spoof
  • Physical Humor
  • Absurdist Antics
  • Invention & Technology
  • Space Exploration
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Loony
  • Nostalgic Feel

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Don Sharp
Written by
Dave Freeman, Harry Alan Towers
Produced by
Harry Alan Towers
Music by
John Scott

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 13, 1967 · 1 h 59 min · Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy

Released
July 13, 1967
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Genres
Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
126 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon?"

Questions about Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 5.3).

Is Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Jules Verne's Rocket to 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.