Movie

Moon Pilot

“A funny thing happened on the way to the moon…”

★ 5.5(22)19621h 38m

Moon Pilot is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Moon Pilot

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: James Neilson
Release date: 1962-04-05
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Walt Disney Productions

About Moon Pilot

Moon Pilot is a 1962 movie in the Comedy, Family and Science Fiction genres, directed by James Neilson, starring Tom Tryon, Brian Keith and Edmond O'Brien. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 22 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Moon Pilot in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Tom Tryon

Capt. Richmond Talbot

Brian Keith

Maj. Gen. John M. Vanneman

Edmond O'Brien

McClosky aka 'Mac'

Dany Saval

Lyrae

Bob Sweeney

Sen. Henry McGuire

Tommy Kirk

Walter Talbot

Kent Smith

Secretary of the Air Force

Sarah Selby

Mrs. Talbot

Nancy Kulp

Nutritionist Officer

Bert Remsen

Brennan

Harp McGuire

Federal Security Driver

Simon Scott

Medical Officer

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Moon Pilot in Canada?+

In Canada, Moon Pilot is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Moon Pilot on Netflix?+

Moon Pilot is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Moon Pilot?+

Moon Pilot has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Moon Pilot?+

Moon Pilot stars Tom Tryon, Brian Keith, Edmond O'Brien, Dany Saval and Bob Sweeney.

When did Moon Pilot come out?+

Moon Pilot is a 1962 movie directed by James Neilson.

What genre is Moon Pilot?+

Moon Pilot is Comedy, Family and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Moon Pilot?+

Moon Pilot was directed by James Neilson.