A Trip to the Moon

15 min · 1902 · Directed by Georges Méliès · 3.9 / 5 on Letterboxd

A Trip to the Moon (1902) runs 15 min, directed by Georges Méliès. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Professor Barbenfouillis and five of his colleagues from the Academy of Astronomy travel to the Moon aboard a rocket propelled by a giant cannon. Once on the lunar surface, the bold explorers face the many perils hidden in the caves of the mysterious planet.

Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction, Comedy

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)