Missile to the Moon (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1958, Missile to the Moon is a horror and science fiction film directed by Richard E. Cunha, running about 78 minutes. “Lunar She-Devils Lure Earthmen Into Their Lair of Doom!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two escaped convicts are found hiding in a rocketship built by a renegade inventor, who forces them to become the crew for a trip to the Moon. Also on board, as inadvertent stowaways, are his assistant and his secretary; and none of them are aware that the inventor is actually a Lunarian explorer sent to Earth by the dying Lunar civilization and the only remaining male member of that civilization.
Who’s in it. Missile to the Moon stars Richard Travis as Steve Dayton, Cathy Downs as June Saxton, K.T. Stevens as The Lido and Tommy Cook as Gary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Missile to the Moon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Missile to the Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Missile to the Moon tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Missile to the Moon (1958)?
- In US, Missile to the Moon is available to stream on Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Missile to the Moon worth watching?
- Missile to the Moon holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Missile to the Moon?
- Missile to the Moon stars Richard Travis, Cathy Downs, K.T. Stevens, Tommy Cook and Nina Bara.
- When was Missile to the Moon released?
- Missile to the Moon was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.