The Impossible Voyage
Seen it?1904 | 20 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and fantasy fans. If you loved 2001: A Space Odyssey or Mickey 17, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 20 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1904: an older pace and style.
Using every known means of transportation, several savants from the Geographic Society undertake a journey through the Alps to the Sun which finishes under the sea.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Georges Méliès
- Georges MélièsMabouloff
- Fernande AlbanyMadame Latrouille (uncredited)
- Jehanne d'AlcyVillager at Seaport (uncredited)
- May de LavergneNurse in Swiss Hospital (uncredited)