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10 Best Movies Like First on the Moon

If you loved First on the Moon, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Baxter, Vera Baxter

Baxter, Vera Baxter

1977★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to First on the Moon for fans of Mystery. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In an empty villa, Vera Baxter sits and contemplates her life, as she recounts to a woman who was drawn to the villa when she heard the name Vera Baxter pronounced. Vera tells her ...

#2
Planet of Storms

Planet of Storms

1962★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to First on the Moon for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Soviet cosmonauts land on the planet Venus and find it teeming with life, some of it dangerous....

#3
I Want to Return Return Return

I Want to Return Return Return

2020★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to First on the Moon for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A depiction of the Wrangelkiez neighbourhood in Berlin. The people portrayed tell their life stories. One woman came to the neighbourhood a decade ago to work in Berlin’s still unf...

#4
King

King

2022★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to First on the Moon for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

King, a trafficked lion cub, escapes from the airport and takes refuge with Inès and Alex, who then have the crazy idea of getting him back to Africa. Anything can happen when Max ...

#5
Twitches Too

Twitches Too

2007★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to First on the Moon for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Reunited witch twins Camryn and Alex adjust to their new life as supernatural beings while at the same time trying to maintain a normal existence in this sequel to the magical Disn...

#6
Going for Gold

Going for Gold

2018★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to First on the Moon for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Seventeen year old, Emma joins a high school cheerleading team when she moves to Australia with her dad who is a former Air Force Officer....