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A Trip to the Moon (1902)

“The first science fiction film!”

7.9/10 · 2,076 votes 0h 15m g ComedyAdventureScience-fictionHistory

#1 of 1 films from 1902 #93 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Georges Méliès · Written by Jules Verne, Georges Méliès, H. G. Wells

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Overview

Professor Barbenfouillis and five of his colleagues from the Academy of Astronomy travel to the Moon aboard a rocket propelled by a giant cannon. Once on the lunar surface, the bold explorers face the many perils hidden in the caves of the mysterious planet.

Cast

Georges Mélièsas Professeur Barbenfouillis / La Lune
Bleuette Bernonas Phoebe Déesse de la Lune
François Lallementas L'officier de Marine / Commandant de la Base de Lancement
Jehanne d'Alcyas La Secrétaire / Une Étoile / Agent de Bord de la Fusée
Henri Delannoyas Le Pilote de la Fusée Lunaire
Victor Andréas Un Astronome et Spationaute
Brunnetas Un Astronome et Spationaute
Depierreas Un Astronome et Spationaute
Farjautas Un Astronome et Spationaute
Kelmas Un Astronome et Spationaute
Jules-Eugène Legrisas Le Chef du Défilé

Facts

Release dateJune 15, 1902
Runtime15 min (0h 15m) — about the same as the 1902 average of 15 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Science-fiction, History
Original titleLe Voyage dans la Lune
LanguageFR
Budget$5,985
IMDbtt0000417

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Questions

How long is A Trip to the Moon?
A Trip to the Moon runs 15 minutes (0h 15m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is A Trip to the Moon worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 2,076 votes, which places it #1 of 1 films released in 1902 in this index (top 100%) and #93 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed A Trip to the Moon?
A Trip to the Moon was directed by Georges Méliès.
Who stars in A Trip to the Moon?
Georges Méliès as Professeur Barbenfouillis / La Lune; Bleuette Bernon as Phoebe Déesse de la Lune; François Lallement as L'officier de Marine / Commandant de la Base de Lancement; Jehanne d'Alcy as La Secrétaire / Une Étoile / Agent de Bord de la Fusée; Henri Delannoy as Le Pilote de la Fusée Lunaire; Victor André as Un Astronome et Spationaute.
What is A Trip to the Moon rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for A Trip to the Moon?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/281444.

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