The Three Stooges in Orbit (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.1

Released in 1962, The Three Stooges in Orbit is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Edward Bernds, running about 90 minutes. “STOOGES MEET MARTIANS...In Their Newest Screwiest Escapade!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The fate of the planet in the hands of Larry, Moe and Curly Joe? That's exactly the situation the trio finds themselves in when they befriend a wacky scientist and must defend his secret invention from a pair of malevolent Martians. Sight gags, slapstick and plenty of nyuks abound as the Stooges bumble their way through an adventure of intergalactic proportions.
Who’s in it. The Three Stooges in Orbit stars Moe Howard as Moe, Larry Fine as Larry, Joe DeRita as Curly-Joe and Emil Sitka as Professor Danforth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Three Stooges in Orbit 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 The Three Stooges in Orbit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Three Stooges in Orbit tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Three Stooges in Orbit (1962)?
- In US, The Three Stooges in Orbit 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 The Three Stooges in Orbit worth watching?
- The Three Stooges in Orbit holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Three Stooges in Orbit?
- The Three Stooges in Orbit stars Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Joe DeRita, Emil Sitka and Carol Christensen.
- When was The Three Stooges in Orbit released?
- The Three Stooges in Orbit was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.
