Man and the Moon
Seen it?1955 | 53 min | Documentary, TV Movie, Animation
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for animation lovers and the curious.
- The mood
- Feel-good, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 53 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
The moon is the subject here. Man's fascination with the moon (via animation) is presented, as is the moon's usage in popular culture (from Shakespeare to nursery rhymes to popular songs). Also, superstitions and suppositions associated with the moon is presented. Then scientific research on the moon is shown, followed by plans for (and then a simulation of) an actual trip around the moon.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- 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 impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ward Kimball
- Wernher von BraunSelf
- Frank GerstleRocket Ship Crew
- Richard EmoryRocket Ship Crew
- Frank ConnorRocket Ship Crew
- Leo NeedhamRocket Ship Crew
- Walt DisneySelf - Host (uncredited)
- Ward KimballSelf (uncredited)
- Dick TufeldNarrator (voice) (uncredited)