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10 Best Movies Like First Men in the Moon

If you loved First Men in the Moon, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Wolfen

Wolfen

1981★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to First Men in the Moon for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A New York City cop and an expert criminologist trying to solve a series of grisly deaths in which the victims have seemingly been maimed by feral animals discover a sinister conne...

#2
The Fly

The Fly

1958★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to First Men in the Moon for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Industrialist François Delambre is called late at night by his sister-in-law, Helene, who tells him that she has just killed her husband. Reluctant at first, she eventually explain...

#3
Memories

Memories

1995★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to First Men in the Moon for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Three back-to-back anime films by three different directors make up this sci-fi trilogy three years in the making....

#4
Mysterious Island

Mysterious Island

1961★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to First Men in the Moon for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

During the US Civil War, Union POWs escape in a balloon and end up stranded on a South Pacific island, inhabited by giant plants and animals. They must use their ingenuity to survi...

#5
This Island Earth

This Island Earth

1955★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to First Men in the Moon for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an inter-planetary war....

#6
The Incredible Mr. Limpet

The Incredible Mr. Limpet

1964★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to First Men in the Moon for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Milquetoast Henry Limpet experiences his fondest wish and is transformed into a fish. As a talking fish he assists the US Navy in hunting German submarines during World War II....