---
title: "Man in the Moon"
year: 1960
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/man-in-the-moon-1960"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 92301
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Man in the Moon (1960) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/man-in-the-moon-1960

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Man in the Moon is a 1960 comedy and romance film directed in the US, following an unsuccessful guinea pig for a medical group researching the common cold. After being fired, William is offered a job at the nearby National Atomic Research Center because they figure someone who fails at being a guinea pig is exactly what they need.

The film details how the center cons William into believing he will continue his guinea pig career by testing equipment ahead of a group of astronauts being sent to the moon. It offers a comedic and romantic cinematic experience running for one hour and thirty-eight minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An unsuccessful medical guinea pig is conned into fake space equipment testing by an atomic center."

### Why Watch
- It features a comedic look at early atomic research center employment.
- The plot revolves around a man uniquely unqualified for being a medical guinea pig.
- It explores William being conned into equipment testing for a moon mission.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It features a very specific premise about cold research and atomic facilities that may not appeal to all viewers.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is comedic and romantic with a runtime of one hour and thirty-eight minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #atomic-research, #cold-research, #workplace-comedy, #space-program, #mistaken-identity, #guinea-pig

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/man-in-the-moon-1960#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Basil Dearden
- **Networks / Studios**: Allied Film Makers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kenneth More** as *William Blood*
- **Shirley Anne Field** as *Polly*
- **Norman Bird** as *Herbert*
- **Michael Hordern** as *Dr. Davidson*
- **John Glyn-Jones** as *Dr. Wilmot*
- **Charles Gray** as *Leo*
- **Bernard Horsfall** as *Rex*
- **Bruce Boa** as *Roy*
- **Noel Purcell** as *Prosecutor*
- **Ed Devereaux** as *Storekeeper*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Man in the Moon (1960)?
Streaming availability is not mentioned in the provided sources.

### Q: Is Manin the Moon worth watching?
It is a comedy and romance film featuring William, an unsuccessful medical guinea pig hired by an atomic research center.

### Q: What is the binge duration or runtime?
The runtime of the film is one hour and thirty-eight minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
Man in the Moon is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Man in the Moon — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/92301)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*