A Trip to the Moon
1902, French. Directed by Georges Méliès.
The first science fiction film!
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- G
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Where to watch A Trip to the Moon
A Trip to the Moon is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Georges MélièsDirector
- Georges MélièsProfesseur Barbenfouillis / La Lune
- Bleuette BernonPhoebe Déesse de la Lune
- François LallementL'officier de Marine / Commandant de la Base de Lancement
- Jehanne d'AlcyLa Secrétaire / Une Étoile / Agent de Bord de la Fusée
- Henri DelannoyLe Pilote de la Fusée Lunaire
- Victor AndréUn Astronome et Spationaute
- BrunnetUn Astronome et Spationaute
- DepierreUn Astronome et Spationaute
- FarjautUn Astronome et Spationaute
- KelmUn Astronome et Spationaute
- Jules-Eugène LegrisLe Chef du Défilé
Details
- Released
- 15 June 1902
- Original title
- Le Voyage dans la Lune
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Georges Méliès
- Budget
- $6K
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What A Trip to the Moon is based on
A Trip to the Moon is based on The First Men in the Moon, a 1901 novel by H. G. Wells, Around the Moon, an 1870 novel by Jules Verne, published by Hetzel éds, and From the Earth to the Moon, an 1865 novel by Jules Verne.
Novel · 1901
The First Men in the Moon
By H. G. Wells
Novel · 1870
Around the Moon
By Jules Verne
Published by Hetzel éds
Novel · 1865
From the Earth to the Moon
By Jules Verne
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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A Trip to the Moon: quick answers
Is A Trip to the Moon worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 2,107 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Trip to the Moon?
A Trip to the Moon runs 15 minutes (0h 15m).
Does A Trip to the Moon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Trip to the Moon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Trip to the Moon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Trip to the Moon is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is A Trip to the Moon on?
A Trip to the Moon is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Trip to the Moon?
If you liked A Trip to the Moon, try A Grand Day Out, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, The Adam Project.
Who directed A Trip to the Moon?
A Trip to the Moon (1902) was directed by Georges Méliès and stars Georges Méliès, Bleuette Bernon, François Lallement.
What is A Trip to the Moon based on?
A Trip to the Moon is based on The First Men in the Moon, a 1901 novel by H. G. Wells, Around the Moon, an 1870 novel by Jules Verne, published by Hetzel éds, and From the Earth to the Moon, an 1865 novel by Jules Verne.