Movies Like 12 to the Moon (1960)

12 to the Moon is a 1960 adventure, science fiction film from David Bradley with a MovieMagicScore of 2.5/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with 2001: A Space Odyssey and Moonfall.

Adventure Science Fiction

2001: A Space Odyssey

1968

Humanity finds a mysterious object buried beneath the lunar surface and sets off to find its origins with the help of HAL 9000, the world's most advanced super computer.

8.0

MagicScore

Moonfall

2022

A mysterious force knocks the moon from its orbit around Earth and sends it hurtling on a collision course with life as we know it.

6.3

MagicScore

Cat-Women of the Moon

1953

Astronauts travel to the moon where they discover it is inhabited by attractive young women in black tights.

4.1

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First Man

2018

A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.

7.0

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First Men in the Moon

1964

The world is delighted when a spacecraft containing a crew made up of the world's astronauts lands on the moon, but are shocked when the astronauts discover an old British flag and a document declaring that the moon is taken for Queen Victoria proving that the astronauts were not the first men on the moon.

6.3

MagicScore

Project Hail Mary

2026

Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction.

8.6

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Spaceman

2024

Six months into a solo mission, a lonely astronaut confronts the cracks in his marriage with help from a mysterious creature he discovers on his ship.

6.7

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Zathura: A Space Adventure

2005

After their father is called into work, two young boys, Walter and Danny, are left in the care of their teenage sister, Lisa, and told they must stay inside. Walter and Danny, who anticipate a boring day, are shocked when they begin playing Zathura, a space-themed board game, which they realize has mystical powers when their house is shot into space. With the help of an astronaut, the boys attempt to return home.

6.4

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Mission to Mars

2000

When the first manned mission to Mars meets with a catastrophic and mysterious disaster after reporting an unidentified structure, a rescue mission is launched to investigate the tragedy and bring back any survivors.

6.0

MagicScore

#10

Journey to the Seventh Planet

1962

A space expedition to Uranus is menaced by a giant brain that can make illusions come true.

4.8

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#11

Apollo 18

2011

Officially, Apollo 17 was the last manned mission to the moon. But a year later in 1973, three American astronauts were sent on a secret mission to the moon funded by the US Department of Defense. What you are about to see is the actual footage which the astronauts captured on that mission. While NASA denies its authenticity, others say it's the real reason we've never gone back to the moon.

5.3

MagicScore

#12

Welcome to the Space Show

2010

Five children save the life of a dog-like alien while at a self-run summer camp. He attempts to reward them by taking them to an alien colony on the Moon. Events take a turn for the worse when his report on that attack that injured him causes passage from the Moon to the Earth to be banned, and children are stranded in space. The children need to find a way back home before camp ends and their parents discover that they are missing. They also have to avoid the poachers that injured their alien friend, and now seem to be stalking them all.

6.5

MagicScore

#13

Stargate: Continuum

2008

Ba'al travels back in time and prevents the Stargate program from being started. SG-1 must somehow restore history.

7.2

MagicScore

#14

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

2005

Mere seconds before the Earth is to be demolished by an alien construction crew, Arthur Dent is swept off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher penning a new edition of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."

6.7

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#15

The Phantom Planet

1961

After an asteroid draws an astronaut and his ship to its surface, he is miniaturized by the phantom planet's exotic atmosphere.

3.9

MagicScore

#16

Fire Maidens of Outer Space

1956

An astronaut and crew land on Jupiter's 13th moon and find a monster and women from Atlantis.

2.5

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#17

The Astronaut's Wife

1999

When astronaut Spencer Armacost returns to Earth after a mission that nearly cost him his life, he decides to take a desk job in order to see his beautiful wife, Jillian, more often. Gradually, Jillian notices that Spencer's personality seems to have changed, but her concerns fade when she discovers that she's pregnant. As Jillian grows closer to becoming a mother, her suspicions about Spencer return. Why does it seem as if he's a different person?

5.6

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#18

Night of the Blood Beast

1958

An astronaut returns to Earth as the no-pulse host of an alien monster's embryos; he is discovered by a loony farmer who find ways to feed his new critter.

3.7

MagicScore

#19

Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back

2010

Comet longs to be taken seriously as a full-fledged space chimp. He journeys to the fantastical Planet Malgor and bonds with the adorable alien Kilowatt, living out his ultimate fantasy. However, it's time for Comet to prove himself when the feared alien ruler Zartog takes over Mission Control! Comet must show he has the right stuff, and join fellow chimps Ham, Luna and Titan, to save the day.

4.4

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#20

Armageddon

1998

When an asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, NASA honcho Dan Truman determines the only way to stop it is to drill into its surface and detonate a nuclear bomb. This leads him to renowned driller Harry Stamper, who agrees to helm the dangerous space mission provided he can bring along his own hotshot crew. Among them is the cocksure A.J. who Harry thinks isn't good enough for his daughter, until the mission proves otherwise.

6.8

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like 12 to the Moon?

The top films similar to 12 to the Moon by MovieMagicScore are 2001: A Space Odyssey (8.0), Moonfall (6.3), Cat-Women of the Moon (4.1). Each shares adventure/science fiction themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is 12 to the Moon worth watching?

12 to the Moon holds a MovieMagicScore of 2.5/10 from 28 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is 12 to the Moon?

12 to the Moon (1960) is a adventure, science fiction film directed by David Bradley, starring Ken Clark, Muzaffer Tema, Michi Kobi.

Where can I find more recommendations like 12 to the Moon?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more adventure recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like 12 to the Moon

This ranked list pairs 12 to the Moon (1960), a adventure and science fiction film from David Bradley, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Ken Clark take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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