Destination Moonbase-Alpha (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1978, Destination Moonbase-Alpha is an adventure and science fiction film directed by Tom Clegg, running about 93 minutes. “Man's Quest For Extraterrestrial Contact Ends Here!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After an atomic explosion blasts the Moon out of Earth orbit, Moonbase Alpha drifts in space, with 300 people on board. When a rescue team from Earth arrives in a faster-than-light space ship, everyone is overjoyed that they can now return to Earth. But Moonbase Commander John Koenig, having undergone an experimental brain soothing process after receiving a concussion in a crash on the Lunar surface, sees not friends from Earth but gruesome monsters which have telepathically caused all others on Alpha to see an illusion of an Earth party. The aliens are desperate for radiation and plan to manipulate the Alphans into detonating nuclear waste on the Lunar surface, reducing the Moon and everyone on it to dust. Koenig must expose this conspiracy to save his people. Compiled from the two part episode The Bringers Of Wonder from the TV series Space: 1999's second series.
Who’s in it. Destination Moonbase-Alpha stars Martin Landau as Commander John Koenig, Barbara Bain as Doctor Helena Russell, Catherine Schell as Maya and Nick Tate as Captain Alan Carter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Destination Moonbase-Alpha has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Destination Moonbase-Alpha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Destination Moonbase-Alpha 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 Destination Moonbase-Alpha (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Destination Moonbase-Alpha change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Destination Moonbase-Alpha worth watching?
- Destination Moonbase-Alpha holds an audience score of 4.6 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 Destination Moonbase-Alpha?
- Destination Moonbase-Alpha stars Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Catherine Schell, Nick Tate and Tony Anholt.
- When was Destination Moonbase-Alpha released?
- Destination Moonbase-Alpha was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.