12 to the Moon (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 2.7
Released in 1960, 12 to the Moon is a science fiction film directed by David Bradley, running about 74 minutes. “Ride the Excitement Orbit to the Moon with the First Space Explorers!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of twelve international scientists are the first to land on the moon. In their exploration of the surface, they run into all kinds of trouble, including threatening messages from alien life forms residing on the moon. Just a short nine years before the historic moon landing, this film's understanding of the science of space exploration is fantastically simplistic, but this well-made science fiction film holds interest with a strong cast and intriguingly strange events, photographed with great style by John Alton. Ken Clark, Michi Kobi, Tom Conway, John Wengraf, and Robert Montgomery Jr. portray the intrepid scientists.
Who’s in it. 12 to the Moon stars Ken Clark as Capt. John Anderson, Michi Kobi as Dr. Hideko Murata, Tom Conway as Dr. Feodor Orloff and Anthony Dexter as Dr. Luis Vargas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.7/10, 12 to the Moon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 12 to the Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of 12 to the Moon tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 12 to the Moon (1960)?
- In US, 12 to the Moon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 12 to the Moon worth watching?
- 12 to the Moon holds an audience score of 2.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 12 to the Moon?
- 12 to the Moon stars Ken Clark, Michi Kobi, Tom Conway, Anthony Dexter and Anna-Lisa.
- When was 12 to the Moon released?
- 12 to the Moon was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.