A Trip to the Moon (1902): cast, story & where to watch
1902 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1902, A Trip to the Moon is a fantasy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Georges Méliès, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. A Trip to the Moon stars Georges Méliès as Professor Barbenfouillis / The Moon, Bleuette Bernon as Phoebe (uncredited), Victor André as Astronomer (uncredited) and Henri Delannoy as Captain of the Rocket (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, A Trip to the Moon has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Trip to the Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Trip to the Moon tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Trip to the Moon (1902)?
- In US, A Trip to the Moon is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Trip to the Moon worth watching?
- A Trip to the Moon holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Trip to the Moon?
- A Trip to the Moon stars Georges Méliès, Bleuette Bernon, Victor André, Henri Delannoy and Brunnet.
- When was A Trip to the Moon released?
- A Trip to the Moon was released in 1902, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.