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196298 minComedy, Family, Science Fiction

Moon Pilot

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Is Moon Pilot worth watching? With a rating of 5.4/10, this Comedy, Family, Science Fiction film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Moon Pilot 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.

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Top Cast

Tom Tryon
Tom TryonCapt. Richmond Talbot
Brian Keith
Brian KeithMaj. Gen. John M. Vanneman
Edmond O'Brien
Edmond O'BrienMcClosky aka 'Mac'
Dany Saval
Dany SavalLyrae
Bob Sweeney
Bob SweeneySen. Henry McGuire
Tommy Kirk
Tommy KirkWalter Talbot
Kent Smith
Kent SmithSecretary of the Air Force
Sarah Selby
Sarah SelbyMrs. Talbot
Nancy Kulp
Nancy KulpNutritionist Officer
Bert Remsen
Bert RemsenBrennan

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moon Pilot worth watching?

Moon Pilot has received mixed reviews with a 5.4/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy, Family, Science Fiction movies.

Is Moon Pilot hit or flop?

Moon Pilot has received average ratings (5.4/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Moon Pilot?

Moon Pilot is a Comedy, Family, Science Fiction movie that An Air Force captain inadvertently volunteers to make the first manned flight around the moon. He immediately falls under the watchful protection of v...

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Critic Reviews

r96skJul 4, 2020
★ 5

Underwhelming start to Disney's 1962 live-action offerings. I didn't enjoy 'Moon Pilot'. 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. Tom Tryon is alright but mostly dull as Capt. Talbot. Dany Saval is OK as Lyrae, her role is barely developed in fairness - her overall shtick is being female, it seems. Brian Keith (Maj. Vanneman) and Edmond O'Brien (McClosky) standout most, but both overact from start-to-finish; especially the shouty Keith. The intrigued surrounding Lyrae is all I have to praise, to be honest. There's a potentially good film in there, but James Neilson and crew didn't realise it unfortunately. I'm sure we'll get a remake some day.