A Trip to the Moon
Seen it?1902 | 15 min | Adventure, Science Fiction, Comedy
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.9 out of 10), it was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
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 adventure fans. If you loved 2001: A Space Odyssey or Project Hail Mary, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 15 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1902: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Professor Barbenfouillis and five of his colleagues from the Academy of Astronomy travel to the Moon aboard a rocket propelled by a giant cannon. Once on the lunar surface, the bold explorers face the many perils hidden in the caves of the mysterious planet.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 263K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Georges Méliès
- Georges MélièsProfesseur Barbenfouillis / La Lune
- Bleuette BernonPhoebe Déesse de la Lune
- François LallementL'officier de Marine / Commandant de la Base de Lancement
- Jehanne d'AlcyLa Secrétaire / Une Étoile / Agent de Bord de la Fusée
- Henri DelannoyLe Pilote de la Fusée Lunaire
- Victor AndréUn Astronome et Spationaute
- BrunnetUn Astronome et Spationaute
- DepierreUn Astronome et Spationaute
- FarjautUn Astronome et Spationaute
- KelmUn Astronome et Spationaute