Moon Pilot (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1962, Moon Pilot is a comedy and family film directed by James Neilson, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. An Air Force captain inadvertently volunteers to make the first manned flight around the moon. He immediately falls under the watchful protection of various security agencies, but despite all their precautions, a young woman who may be an enemy spy succeeds in making contact with the captain. The captain eventually discovers that this woman is not an enemy but rather a friend from a very unusual source.
Who’s in it. Moon Pilot stars Tom Tryon as Capt. Richmond Talbot, Brian Keith as Maj. Gen. John M. Vanneman, Edmond O'Brien as McClosky aka 'Mac' and Dany Saval as Lyrae, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Moon Pilot has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Moon Pilot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moon Pilot tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moon Pilot (1962)?
- In US, Moon Pilot 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 Moon Pilot worth watching?
- Moon Pilot holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moon Pilot?
- Moon Pilot stars Tom Tryon, Brian Keith, Edmond O'Brien, Dany Saval and Bob Sweeney.
- When was Moon Pilot released?
- Moon Pilot was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.