Man in the Moon poster
FilmComedyRomance

Man in the Moon (1960)

1960-10-31 · 1h 38m · EN
58%
User score
5 votes
IMDb ↗
Sign in to build your library →

William is an unsuccessful guinea pig for a medical group interested in researching the common cold. He is soon fired and offered a job by the nearby National Atomic Research Center where they figure anyone who could fail at being a guinea pig is just what they need. They con William into thinking he will continue his guinea pig career by testing out some equipment for them before they send a group of astronauts to the moon.

Read the Man in the Moon feature →
Basil DeardenDirector

Media

Top billed cast

Full cast & crew →
Kenneth MoreKenneth MoreWilliam BloodShirley Anne FieldShirley Anne FieldPollyNorman BirdNorman BirdHerbertMichael HordernMichael HordernDr. DavidsonJohn Glyn-JonesJohn Glyn-JonesDr. WilmotCharles GrayCharles GrayLeoBernard HorsfallBernard HorsfallRexBruce BoaBruce BoaRoyNoel PurcellNoel PurcellProsecutorEd DevereauxEd DevereauxStorekeeperJohn PhillipsJohn PhillipsProfessor StephensEdward BurnhamEdward BurnhamTest Chamber Scientist

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · RomanceMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference328076Actor preference283735 · 149161 · 275491

More like this

More Comedy →
Wonka★ 7.2Viewing moment
Wonka
2023
Migration★ 7.7Viewing moment
Migration
2023
Anyone But You★ 7.4Viewing moment
Anyone But You
2023
Scary Movie★ 5.4Viewing moment
Scary Movie
2026
Elemental★ 7.7Viewing moment
Elemental
2023
Trolls Band Together★ 7.3Viewing moment
Trolls Band Together
2023
Barbie★ 7.1Viewing moment
Barbie
2023
Grumpy Christmas★ 7.8Viewing moment
Grumpy Christmas
2021
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie★ 7Viewing moment
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
2023
The Super Mario Bros. Movie★ 7.7Viewing moment
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
2023
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse★ 8.4Viewing moment
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
2023
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation★ 7.2Viewing moment
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
1989

Frequently asked questions about Man in the Moon

What is Man in the Moon about?

William is an unsuccessful guinea pig for a medical group interested in researching the common cold. He is soon fired and offered a job by the nearby National Atomic Research Center where they figure anyone who could fail at being a guinea pig is just what they need. They con William into thinking he will continue his guinea pig career by testing out some equipment for them before they send a group of astronauts to the moon.

How long is Man in the Moon?

Man in the Moon has a runtime of 98 minutes.