A Trip to the Moon (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1917, A Trip to the Moon is a comedy, animation and science fiction film directed by Walter Lantz, running about 3 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the Happy Hooligan comic strip, by Frederick Burr Opper. Happy speaks with someone in the park and takes a trip to the moon on a rocket that looks like the front half of a current racing car, where he is made king of the moon. A ballerina does a shimmy and Our Hero winds up back in the park being accosted by a cop. The inference is that he has fallen asleep and dreamed the entire trip.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, A Trip to the Moon has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Trip to the Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Trip to the Moon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Trip to the Moon (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Trip to the Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Trip to the Moon worth watching?
- A Trip to the Moon holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, animation and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was A Trip to the Moon released?
- A Trip to the Moon was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 3 minutes.