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First Men in the Moon

1964, English. Directed by Nathan Juran.

H.G. Wells' Astounding Adventure in Dynamation!

The world is delighted when a spacecraft containing a crew comprised of the world's astronauts lands on the moon, but are shocked when the astronauts discover an old British flag and a document declaring that the moon is taken for Queen Victoria, proving that the astronauts were not the first men on the moon.

AdventureScience Fiction
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Runtime
1h 43m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
NR

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.3/10 from 153 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch First Men in the Moon

First Men in the Moon isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
6 August 1964
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Written by
Nigel Kneale, Jan Read
Box office
$1.7M
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What First Men in the Moon is based on

First Men in the Moon is based on The First Men in the Moon, a 1901 novel by H. G. Wells.

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First Men in the Moon: quick answers

Is First Men in the Moon worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 153 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is First Men in the Moon?

First Men in the Moon runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).

Does First Men in the Moon have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for First Men in the Moon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

First Men in the Moon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

First Men in the Moon is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is First Men in the Moon on?

First Men in the Moon isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like First Men in the Moon?

If you liked First Men in the Moon, try Destination Moon, 2001: A Space Odyssey, John Carter.

Who directed First Men in the Moon?

First Men in the Moon (1964) was directed by Nathan Juran and stars Edward Judd, Martha Hyer, Lionel Jeffries.

What is First Men in the Moon based on?

First Men in the Moon is based on The First Men in the Moon, a 1901 novel by H. G. Wells.

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