Man in the Moon_
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.
Starring
Kenneth More, Shirley Anne Field, Norman Bird
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Man in the Moon was released 66 years ago in 1960.
Overview
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 Nationa...
Man in the Moon is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 38m.
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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 (1h 38m).
Who stars in Man in the Moon?
The cast of Man in the Moon includes Kenneth More, Shirley Anne Field, Norman Bird, Michael Hordern, John Glyn-Jones.
What is the rating of Man in the Moon?
Man in the Moon has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Romance
