The First Men in the Moon poster
SCIENCE FICTION . 2010 . 1h 30m . 5.6/10

The First Men in the Moon_

Mark Gatiss's adaptation of HG Wells's science fiction classic. July 1969, and as the world waits with bated breath for the Apollo astronauts to land on the Moon, a young boy meets 90-year-old Julius Bedford. He's a man with an extraordinary story of how, way back in 1909, he got to the Moon first, and, together with the eccentric Professor Cavor, discovered a terrifying secret deep beneath its seemingly-barren surface.

Starring Rory Kinnear, Mark Gatiss, Alex Riddell
5.6/10
Rating
1h 30m
Runtime
2010
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The First Men in the Moon poster

Mark Gatiss's adaptation of HG Wells's science fiction classic. July 1969, and as the world waits with bated breath for the Apollo astronauts to land on the Moon, a young boy meets 90-year-old Julius Bedford. He's a man with an extraordinary story of how, way back in 1909, he got to the Moon first, and, together with the eccentric Professor Cavor, discovered a terrifying secret deep beneath its seemingly-barren surface.

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Cast
Rory Kinnear stars as Bedford in The First Men in the Moon.
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Year context
The First Men in the Moon was released 16 years ago in 2010.
Overview
Mark Gatiss's adaptation of HG Wells's science fiction classic. July 1969, and as the world waits with bated breath for the Apollo astronauts to land on the ...
The First Men in the Moon is a Science Fiction, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 30m.

CAST (12)

Rory Kinnear
Rory Kinnear
Bedford
Mark Gatiss
Mark Gatiss
Cavor
AR
Alex Riddell
Jim
Reece Shearsmith
Reece Shearsmith
Moon
Lee Ingleby
Lee Ingleby
Chessocks
Peter Forbes
Peter Forbes
Dad
Steve Pemberton
Steve Pemberton
Sun
Philip Jackson
Philip Jackson
Voice of Grand Lunar
Julia Deakin
Julia Deakin
Mrs Fitt
Katherine Jakeways
Katherine Jakeways
Mum
Ian Hallard
Ian Hallard
Voice of Phi-Oo
RR
Richard Rosson
Selenite (uncredited)

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Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Country
Rating
5.6/10 (25 votes)

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What is The First Men in the Moon about?
Mark Gatiss's adaptation of HG Wells's science fiction classic. July 1969, and as the world waits with bated breath for the Apollo astronauts to land on the Moon, a young boy meets 90-year-old Julius Bedford. He's a man with an extraordinary story of how, way back in 1909, he got to the Moon first, and, together with the eccentric Professor Cavor, discovered a terrifying secret deep beneath its seemingly-barren surface.
How long is The First Men in the Moon?
The First Men in the Moon has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in The First Men in the Moon?
The cast of The First Men in the Moon includes Rory Kinnear, Mark Gatiss, Alex Riddell, Reece Shearsmith, Lee Ingleby.
What is the rating of The First Men in the Moon?
The First Men in the Moon has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 25 votes on TMDB.

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Science Fiction TV Movie
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