The Mouse on the Moon (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1963, The Mouse on the Moon is a comedy and drama film directed by Richard Lester, running about 85 minutes. “Stop shooting at our moon!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sequel to The Mouse that Roared; The Tiny Country of Grand Fenwick has a hot water problem in the castle. To get the money necessary to put in a new set of plumbing, they request foreign aid from the U.S. for Space Research. The Russians then send aid as well to show that they too are for the internationalization of space. While the grand Duke is dreaming of hot baths, their one scientist is slapping together a rocket. The U.S. and Soviets get wind of the impending launch and try and beat them to the moon.
Who’s in it. The Mouse on the Moon stars Margaret Rutherford as Grand Duchess Gloriana XIII, Ron Moody as Prime Minister Rupert Mountjoy, Bernard Cribbins as Vincent Mountjoy and David Kossoff as Professor Kokintz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Mouse on the Moon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mouse on the Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mouse on the Moon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mouse on the Moon (1963)?
- In US, The Mouse on the Moon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mouse on the Moon worth watching?
- The Mouse on the Moon holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mouse on the Moon?
- The Mouse on the Moon stars Margaret Rutherford, Ron Moody, Bernard Cribbins, David Kossoff and June Ritchie.
- When was The Mouse on the Moon released?
- The Mouse on the Moon was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.