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The Mouse on the Moon

1963Movie1 h 25 min

Comedy
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic62–Rotten Tomatoes88%52%

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie about politics and society.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Stop shooting at our moon!

Sequel to The Mouse that Roared; The Tiny Country of Grand Fenwick has a hot water problem in the castle. To get the money necessary to put in a new set of plumbing, they request foreign aid from the U.S. for Space Research. The Russians then send aid as well to show that they too are for the internationalization of space. While the grand Duke is dreaming of hot baths, their one scientist is slapping together a rocket. The U.S. and Soviets get wind of the impending launch and try and beat them to the moon.

Feels like

  • Cold War Satire
  • British Comedy
  • Space Race Parody
  • Quirky Characters
  • Political Farce
  • Gentle Humor
  • Nostalgic Charm
  • Witty Dialogue

Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Richard Lester
Written by
Michael Pertwee, Leonard Wibberley
Produced by
Walter Shenson
Music by
Ron Grainer

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Facts

May 7, 1963 · 1 h 25 min · Comedy, Science Fiction

Released
May 7, 1963
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Genres
Comedy, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
5 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mouse on the Moon?"

Questions about The Mouse on the Moon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Mouse on the Moon worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 62). Critics rate it higher (75 out of 100) than audiences (58).

Is The Mouse on the Moon a sequel?

  1. The Mouse That Roared (1959)
  2. The Mouse on the Moon (1963)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after The Mouse That Roared (1959).

Is The Mouse on the Moon okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Mouse on the Moon make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).