The Fabulous Baron Munchausen (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1962, The Fabulous Baron Munchausen is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and animation film directed by Karel Zeman, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. The 20th century's first man lands on the moon and discovers - that Baron Munchausen has already beaten him to it, along with Cyrano and characters from Jules Verne's lunar-landing novel. The Baron spirits the young cosmonaut by horse-drawn ship back to an ancient "Earth", where they insult a sultan, rescue a princess, fall in love with the princess, and then as a trio have further experiences in a world of pastel colors, ornate dreamlike settings, and the inevitable angry disrupters of peacefulness and love.
Who’s in it. The Fabulous Baron Munchausen stars Miloš Kopecký as baron Prášil, Jana Brejchová as princezna Bianca di Castelo Negro, Rudolf Jelínek as astronaut Toník and Karel Höger as básník Cyrano z Bergeracu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Fabulous Baron Munchausen has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fabulous Baron Munchausen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fabulous Baron Munchausen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fabulous Baron Munchausen (1962)?
- In US, The Fabulous Baron Munchausen is available to stream on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fabulous Baron Munchausen worth watching?
- The Fabulous Baron Munchausen holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Fabulous Baron Munchausen?
- The Fabulous Baron Munchausen stars Miloš Kopecký, Jana Brejchová, Rudolf Jelínek, Karel Höger and Jan Werich.
- When was The Fabulous Baron Munchausen released?
- The Fabulous Baron Munchausen was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.