First Men in the Moon (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1964, First Men in the Moon is an adventure and science fiction film directed by Nathan H. Juran, running about 103 minutes. “H.G. Wells' Astounding Adventure in Dynamation!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The world is delighted when a spacecraft containing a crew made up of the world's astronauts lands on the moon, but are shocked when the astronauts discover an old British flag and a document declaring that the moon is taken for Queen Victoria proving that the astronauts were not the first men on the moon.
Who’s in it. First Men in the Moon stars Edward Judd as Arnold Bedford, Martha Hyer as Kate Callender, Lionel Jeffries as Joseph Cavor and Miles Malleson as Dymchurch Registrar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, First Men in the Moon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Men in the Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Men in the Moon tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Men in the Moon (1964)?
- In US, First Men in the Moon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is First Men in the Moon worth watching?
- First Men in the Moon holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in First Men in the Moon?
- First Men in the Moon stars Edward Judd, Martha Hyer, Lionel Jeffries, Miles Malleson and Norman Bird.
- When was First Men in the Moon released?
- First Men in the Moon was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.