Moon Pilot
Seen it?1962 | 98 min | Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy 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 families. If you loved E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial or Galaxy Quest, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1962: an older pace and style.
An Air Force captain inadvertently volunteers to make the first manned flight around the moon. He immediately falls under the watchful protection of various security agencies, but despite all their precautions, a young woman who may be an enemy spy succeeds in making contact with the captain. The captain eventually discovers that this woman is not an enemy but rather a friend from a very unusual source.
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
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by James Neilson
- Tom TryonCapt. Richmond Talbot
- Brian KeithMaj. Gen. John M. Vanneman
- Edmond O'BrienMcClosky aka 'Mac'
- Dany SavalLyrae
- Bob SweeneySen. Henry McGuire
- Tommy KirkWalter Talbot
- Kent SmithSecretary of the Air Force
- Sarah SelbyMrs. Talbot
- Nancy KulpNutritionist Officer
- Bert RemsenBrennan