Where can I watch First on the Moon (2005)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for First on the Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is First on the Moon worth watching?

First on the Moon holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in First on the Moon?

First on the Moon stars Aleksey Anisimov, Viktoriya Ilyinskaya, Viktor Kotov, Yury Ershov and Anatoli Otradnov.

When was First on the Moon released?

First on the Moon was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.

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First on the Moon (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 5.6

Released in 2005, First on the Moon is a mystery and science fiction film directed by Aleksey Fedorchenko, running about 75 minutes. “We are the first. USSR.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In spring 1938 in the mountains in the north of Chile a fiery UFO, later named "Chilean Sphere ", fell down. The investigation of this episode, made by a film crew, has led to a sensational discovery. It appeared that before the Second World War (in the thirties) in the USSR a secret space program had been developed. The Soviet scientists and military authorities managed to launch the first spacecraft 23 years prior to Jury Gagarin's flight! "The First on the Moon" tells about everyday life, heroic deeds and tragedy of the first group of the Soviet cosmonauts. It is the first Russian film shot in a very rare genre 'mockumentary' or 'documentary fiction'.

Who’s in it. First on the Moon stars Aleksey Anisimov as Operator of People's Commissariat of Internal Affairs, Viktoriya Ilyinskaya as Nadezhda Svetlaya, Viktor Kotov as Mikhail Roshchin and Yury Ershov, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, First on the Moon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First on the Moon page.

If you liked it. Fans of First on the Moon tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.

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Where can I watch First on the Moon (2005)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for First on the Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is First on the Moon worth watching?: First on the Moon holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in First on the Moon?: First on the Moon stars Aleksey Anisimov, Viktoriya Ilyinskaya, Viktor Kotov, Yury Ershov and Anatoli Otradnov.
When was First on the Moon released?: First on the Moon was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.