Man in Space (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1955, Man in Space is a science fiction and documentary film directed by Ward Kimball, running about 49 minutes.
What it’s about. With a combination of documentary footage and animation, the science and history of rockets, and the effects of space travel on man are illustrated.
Who’s in it. Man in Space stars Walt Disney as Walt Disney.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Man in Space has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man in Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man in Space tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man in Space (1955)?
- In US, Man in Space is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Man in Space worth watching?
- Man in Space holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man in Space?
- Man in Space stars Walt Disney.
- When was Man in Space released?
- Man in Space was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 49 minutes.