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First Men in the Moon

1964·Movie·NR·103 min·6.3(146)

H.G. Wells' Astounding Adventure in Dynamation!

The world is delighted when a spacecraft containing a crew made up of the world's astronauts lands on the moon, but are shocked when the astronauts discover an old British flag and a document declaring that the moon is taken for Queen Victoria proving that the astronauts were not the first men on the moon.

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Where to watch First Men in the Moon in United States

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About First Men in the Moon

First Men in the Moon is a 1964 English-language adventure and science fiction film directed by Nathan Juran. The cast is led by Edward Judd, Martha Hyer, Lionel Jeffries. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

First Men in the Moon was produced by Columbia Pictures and Ameran Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on August 6, 1964, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.

Director
Nathan Juran
Writers
Nigel Kneale, Jan Read
Release date
August 6, 1964
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Box office
$2 million
Production
Columbia Pictures, Ameran Films
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First Men in the Moon cast & crew

First Men in the Moon was directed by Nathan Juran and written by Nigel Kneale and Jan Read.

The cast features Edward Judd as Arnold Bedford, Martha Hyer as Kate Callender, Lionel Jeffries as Joseph Cavor, Miles Malleson as Dymchurch Registrar, Norman Bird as Stuart, and Gladys Henson as Nursing Home Matron.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Laurie Johnson, cinematography is by Wilkie Cooper, and it was produced by Charles H. Schneer.

Is First Men in the Moon worth watching?

First Men in the Moon holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 146 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.

At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy adventure and science fiction, First Men in the Moon is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch First Men in the Moon

First Men in the Moon isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

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Cast of First Men in the Moon

Edward Judd

Edward Judd

Arnold Bedford

Martha Hyer

Martha Hyer

Kate Callender

Lionel Jeffries

Lionel Jeffries

Joseph Cavor

Miles Malleson

Miles Malleson

Dymchurch Registrar

Norman Bird

Norman Bird

Stuart

Gladys Henson

Gladys Henson

Nursing Home Matron

Hugh McDermott

Hugh McDermott

Richard Challis

Betty McDowall

Betty McDowall

Margaret Hoy

Erik Chitty

Erik Chitty

Gibbs (uncredited)

Douglas Ives

Douglas Ives

Sparks (uncredited)

Peter Finch

Peter Finch

Bailiff's Man (uncredited)

Marne Maitland

Marne Maitland

Dr. Tok, UN Space Agency (uncredited)

First Men in the Moon — FAQs

Where can I watch First Men in the Moon in United States?

First Men in the Moon is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is First Men in the Moon in?

First Men in the Moon is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is First Men in the Moon?

First Men in the Moon runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).

What is First Men in the Moon rated?

First Men in the Moon is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 146 ratings.

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