Rocketship X-M (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1950, Rocketship X-M is an adventure and science fiction film directed by Kurt Neumann, running about 77 minutes. “The screen's first story of man's conquest of space!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Astronauts blast off to explore the moon on Rocketship X-M or "Rocketship eXploration Moon". A spacecraft malfunction and some fuel miscalculations cause them to end up landing on Mars. On Mars, evidence of a once powerful civilization is found. The scientists determined that an atomic war destroyed most of the Martians. Those that survived reverted to a caveman like existence.
Who’s in it. Rocketship X-M stars Lloyd Bridges as Colonel Floyd Graham, Osa Massen as Dr. Lisa Van Horn, John Emery as Dr. Karl Eckstrom and Noah Beery Jr. as Major William Corrigan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Rocketship X-M has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rocketship X-M page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rocketship X-M 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 Rocketship X-M (1950)?
- In US, Rocketship X-M is available to stream on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rocketship X-M worth watching?
- Rocketship X-M holds an audience score of 4.9 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 Rocketship X-M?
- Rocketship X-M stars Lloyd Bridges, Osa Massen, John Emery, Noah Beery Jr. and Hugh O'Brian.
- When was Rocketship X-M released?
- Rocketship X-M was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.