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5.0 / 10(199 votes)IMDbG20081h 21m$46.7M Worldwide GrossBelgium, United States of America

Fly Me to the Moon

“First ever animated movie created for 3D”

Synopsis

Three young houseflies stow away aboard the Apollo 11 flight to the moon.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Fly Me To The Moon 3D Animation OFFICIAL MOVIE TRAILER

Type: Trailer • Published 2008-08-23

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 15, 2008

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.87x ROI)

Production Budget

$25M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$46.7M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.87x

+$21.7M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $25MWorldwide: $46.7M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ben Stassen
Screenplay & Story
Domonic Paris
Original Score
Ramin Djawadi
Original Title
Fly Me to the Moon
Country of Origin
Belgium, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 21m
Production Budget
$25M
Worldwide Gross
$46.7M
Production Studios
uFilm, nWave Pictures, Illuminata Pictures, uMedia, Summit Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ben Stassen

Screenplay & Story

Domonic Paris

Original Score & Music

Ramin Djawadi

Film Editing

Kerry Fulton

Producers

Eric Dillens, Adrian Politowski, Domonic Paris, Nadia Khamlichi, Jeremy Burdek

Department Leadership Roster

Domonic Paris

Writer

Ben Stassen

Ben Stassen

Director

Kerry Fulton

Editor

Caroline Van Iseghem

Producer

Ramin Djawadi

Ramin Djawadi

Original Music Composer

Gina Gallo

Producer

Mimi Maynard

Producer

Charlotte Huggins

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: G

G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)G

General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fly Me to the Moon.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fly Me to the Moon

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Fly Me to the Moon about?

Three young houseflies stow away aboard the Apollo 11 flight to the moon.

Who directed Fly Me to the Moon?

Fly Me to the Moon was directed by Ben Stassen.

Who stars in Fly Me to the Moon?

The principal cast of Fly Me to the Moon includes Tim Curry, Robert Patrick, Kelly Ripa, Trevor Gagnon, Philip Bolden.

When was Fly Me to the Moon released and how long is it?

Fly Me to the Moon was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.

What was the box office and production budget of Fly Me to the Moon?

Fly Me to the Moon had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $46.7M at the worldwide box office (1.87 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Fly Me to the Moon?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Fly Me to the Moon was composed by Ramin Djawadi.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Fly Me to the Moon?

Fly Me to the Moon holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).