From the Earth to the Moon (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1958, From the Earth to the Moon is a fantasy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Byron Haskin, running about 101 minutes. “The Amazing Story of the Boldest Adventure Dared by Man!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set just after the American civil war, businessman and inventor Victor Barbicane invents a new source of power called Power X. He plans to use it to power rockets, and to show its potential he plans to send a projectile to the moon. Joining him for the trip are his assistant Ben Sharpe, Barbicane's arch-rival Stuyvesant Nicholl, and Nicholl's daughter Virginia. Nicholl believes that Power X goes against the will of God and sabotages the projectile so that they cannot return to earth, setting up a suspenseful finale as they battle to repair the projectile.
Who’s in it. From the Earth to the Moon stars Joseph Cotten as Victor Barbicane, George Sanders as Stuyvesant Nicholl, Debra Paget as Virginia Nicholl and Don Dubbins as Ben Sharpe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, From the Earth to the Moon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch From the Earth to the Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of From the Earth 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 From the Earth to the Moon (1958)?
- In US, From the Earth to the Moon is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is From the Earth to the Moon worth watching?
- From the Earth to the Moon holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in From the Earth to the Moon?
- From the Earth to the Moon stars Joseph Cotten, George Sanders, Debra Paget, Don Dubbins and Patric Knowles.
- When was From the Earth to the Moon released?
- From the Earth to the Moon was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.