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Woman in the Moon

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1929 | 170 min | Drama, Science Fiction, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and sci-fi fans. If you loved Planet of the Apes or Arrival, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 2 hr 50 min.
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1929: an older pace and style.

A scientist discovers that there's gold on the moon. He builds a rocket to fly there, but there's too much rivalry among the crew to have a successful expedition.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    78% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 30K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Fritz Lang

  • Willy FritschWolf Helius
  • Gerda MaurusFriede Velten
  • Klaus PohlGeorg Manfeldt
  • Fritz RaspWalt Turner
  • Gustav von WangenheimHans Windegger
  • Tilla DurieuxFünf Gehirne und Scheckbücher
  • Margarete KupferFrau Hippolt
  • Alexa von PorembskyVeilchenverkäuferin
  • Gerhard DammannWerkmeister
  • Heinrich GothoMieter