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A Trip to the Moon

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

Where to watch

HBO MaxKanopyPublic Domain MoviesFawesomeMometuArtiflix

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A Trip to the Moon fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Epic

  • Spectacle9
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Awe-inspiring and hopeful

  • Wonder10
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some slapstick and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

History and the future

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Novelty10
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction9
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout visual style and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization10
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Silent Film ClassicPioneering Sci-FiMagical RealismWhimsical AdventureVisual SpectacleHistorical MilestoneDreamlike ImageryPractical EffectsInnovative FilmmakingLunar Journey

Crew

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

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about A Trip to the Moon

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Where can I stream A Trip to the Moon legally?

HBO MaxKanopyPublic Domain MoviesFawesomeMometuArtiflix

A Trip to the Moon is included with a subscription to HBO Max and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Public Domain Movies, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Trip to the Moon worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92/100 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Trip to the Moon rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is A Trip to the Moon?

0 h 15 min

A Trip to the Moon runs 0 h 15 min.

Is A Trip to the Moon based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Trip to the Moon?

Critics100
Audiences86

Not quite. Critics rate A Trip to the Moon higher (100) than audiences (86). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is A Trip to the Moon in?

Frenchxx

It was made in French, with some xx. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch A Trip to the Moon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Trip to the Moon in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for A Trip to the Moon, including Made of Explodium, Weird Moon, Batman Can Breathe in Space.