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A Trip to the Moon

1902·Movie
15min·G
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes100%90%

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An , sci-fi movie: , but fresh.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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The first science fiction film!

Professor Barbenfouillis and five of his colleagues from the Academy of Astronomy travel to the Moon aboard a rocket propelled by a giant cannon. Once on the lunar surface, the bold explorers face the many perils hidden in the caves of the mysterious planet.
Pioneering Sci-FiSilent Film EraVisually InnovativeFantasy AdventureAbsurdist ComedyEarly Special EffectsIconic ImageryShort FilmFrench Cinema

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Directed by:
Georges Méliès
Written by:
Jules Verne, Georges Méliès
Produced by:
Georges Méliès

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about A Trip to the Moon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Trip to the Moon?

HBO MaxKanopyPublic Domain MoviesFawesomeMometuArtiflix

In the United States, A Trip to the Moon streams on HBO Max and Artiflix, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome, and Mometu. It also streams in 137 other countries.

Is A Trip to the Moon worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (86).

Is A Trip to the Moon okay for kids?

G

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

Will A Trip to the Moon make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch A Trip to the Moon?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is A Trip to the Moon in English?

Frenchxx

No, it was made in French, with some xx.

What tropes does A Trip to the Moon use?

Made of ExplodiumWeird MoonBatman Can Breathe in SpaceZeerustGenius LociInterplanetary VoyageThe Pirates Who Don't Do AnythingEpic MovieEye ScreamRobe and Wizard HatAdaptation AmalgamationHumans Are the Real Monstersand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Made of Explodium, Weird Moon, and Batman Can Breathe in Space.