Moon Pilot

A funny thing happened on the way to the moon…

1962 • 98 min • Comedy · Family · Science Fiction

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Synopsis

An Air Force captain inadvertently volunteers to make the first manned flight around the moon. He immediately falls under the watchful protection of various security agencies, but despite all their precautions, a young woman who may be an enemy spy succeeds in making contact with the captain. The captain eventually discovers that this woman is not an enemy but rather a friend from a very unusual source.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

23 reviews

0 Reviewers · 1 · 70%
55 Audience · 22 · 30%

An Air Force captain is chosen for a moon mission and becomes the target of government security, but a mysterious woman from an unusual background keeps finding him. He soon learns her true identity and the real reason for her interest.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Mild peril during a chase scene
Some Cold War-era spy themes

What it models well

Curiosity and exploration
Friendship and trust
Overcoming misconceptions

Talk about it after

What do we know about space travel now that they didn't know in 1962?
Discuss how misunderstandings can lead to unexpected friendships.
Talk about how people from different backgrounds can connect.

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Top billed cast

Director: James Neilson • Crew: Maurice Tombragel, Robert Buckner

Reviewer notes

Not recommendedTrusted family reviewers
Underwhelming start to Disney's 1962 live-action offerings. I didn't enjoy <em>'Moon Pilot'</em>. It's far too talky for my liking, with pretty much 80/90% of the film filled with build-up to the 'main event' which ends up concluding all too quickly. There's slight mystery there with the secondary premise, but that's unfulfilled in favour of chit-chat. The cast don't give performances to be remembered.…
r96sk, TMDB Community