Destination Moon
1950, English. Directed by Irving Pichel.
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A team composed of an aerospace scientist, an ex-Air Force general, and an industrialist conceives an ambitious plan to land Americans on the moon. From their base in the Mojave Desert, they construct and successfully launch a spacecraft named "Luna" that contains a cargo of four astronauts. But a critical miscalculation of needed power to escape the moon's gravitational pull may put the astronauts' lives in danger.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Irving PichelDirector
- John ArcherJim Barnes
- Warner AndersonDr. Charles Cargraves
- Tom PowersGeneral Thayer
- Dick WessonJoe Sweeney
- Erin O'Brien-MooreEmily Cargraves
- Steve CarruthersBusinessman at Meeting (uncredited)
- Franklyn FarnumFactory Worker (uncredited)
- Jack GarganBusinessman at Meeting (uncredited)
- Everett GlassMr. La Porte (uncredited)
- Kenner G. KempBusinessman at Meeting (uncredited)
- Knox ManningHimself (uncredited)
- Mike MillerUndetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 27 June 1950
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert A. Heinlein, Alford Van Ronkel, James O'Hanlon
- Budget
- $592K
- Box office
- $5M
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What Destination Moon is based on
Destination Moon is based on Rocket Ship Galileo, a 1947 novel by Robert A. Heinlein, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.
Novel · 1947
Rocket Ship Galileo
By Robert A. Heinlein
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons
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Destination Moon: quick answers
Is Destination Moon worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 108 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Destination Moon?
Destination Moon runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Destination Moon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Destination Moon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Destination Moon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Destination Moon on?
Destination Moon isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Destination Moon?
If you liked Destination Moon, try This Island Earth, From the Earth to the Moon, Conquest of Space.
Who directed Destination Moon?
Destination Moon (1950) was directed by Irving Pichel and stars John Archer, Warner Anderson, Tom Powers.
What is Destination Moon based on?
Destination Moon is based on Rocket Ship Galileo, a 1947 novel by Robert A. Heinlein, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.