Destination Moon (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1950, Destination Moon is a drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by Irving Pichel, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Postulates the first manned trip to the moon, happening in the (then) near future, and being funded by a consortium of private backers. Assorted difficulties occur and must be overcome in-flight. Attempted to be realistic, with Robert A. Heinlein providing advice.
Who’s in it. Destination Moon stars John Archer as Jim Barnes, Warner Anderson as Dr. Charles Cargraves, Tom Powers as General Thayer and Dick Wesson as Joe Sweeney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Destination Moon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Destination Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Destination Moon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Destination Moon (1950)?
- In GB, Destination Moon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Destination Moon worth watching?
- Destination Moon holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Destination Moon?
- Destination Moon stars John Archer, Warner Anderson, Tom Powers, Dick Wesson and Erin O'Brien-Moore.
- When was Destination Moon released?
- Destination Moon was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.