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8 Days: To the Moon and Back (2019): Cast & Where to Watch

8 Days: To the Moon and Back (2019) movie poster

8 Days: To the Moon and Back is a 2019 historical documentary directed by Anthony Philipson, starring Rufus Wright as Neil Armstrong, Jack Tarlton and Patrick Kennedy. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Stream it on Kanopy and PBS Documentaries, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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8 Days: To the Moon and Back (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Anthony Philipson
Genres
History , Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
BBC Studios
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 8 Days: To the Moon and Back About?

The premise of 8 Days: To the Moon and Back without spoilers.

This film chronicles the Apollo 11 mission and the first moon landing. Using authentic mission audio conversations between Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, it combines this with new footage, NASA archival material, and impressive CGI to vividly recreate the historic event. The documentary offers a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of this extraordinary journey.

8 Days: To the Moon and Back Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • apollo 11
  • apollo program
  • u.s. space program
  • lunar landing
  • reenactment
Where to watch

Where to Watch 8 Days: To the Moon and Back

Stream it on Kanopy and PBS Documentaries, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

8 Days: To the Moon and Back Cast & Characters

Rufus Wright leads the cast as Neil Armstrong, with Jack Tarlton as Buzz Aldrin and Patrick Kennedy as Michael Collins. Directed by Anthony Philipson.

Videos

8 Days: To the Moon and Back Trailers & Videos

The trailer of 8 Days: To the Moon and Back.

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8 Days: To the Moon and Back Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “8 Días del Apolo 11” and “8 jours de la Terre à la Lune”.

Also known as
  • 8 Días del Apolo 11
  • 8 jours de la Terre à la Lune
  • Na Měsíc a zpět za 8 dnů
  • A holdexpedíció 8 napja
  • Apollo 11 - In 8 Tagen zum Mond und zurück

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FAQ

8 Days: To the Moon and Back FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of 8 Days: To the Moon and Back, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 8 Days: To the Moon and Back?

8 Days: To the Moon and Back runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was 8 Days: To the Moon and Back released?

8 Days: To the Moon and Back was released on July 10, 2019.

Who directed 8 Days: To the Moon and Back?

8 Days: To the Moon and Back was directed by Anthony Philipson.

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Who is in the cast of 8 Days: To the Moon and Back?

8 Days: To the Moon and Back stars Rufus Wright as Neil Armstrong, Jack Tarlton as Buzz Aldrin and Patrick Kennedy as Michael Collins.

Where can I watch 8 Days: To the Moon and Back?

In the US, 8 Days: To the Moon and Back is streaming on Kanopy, PBS Documentaries and WETA+ and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store (availability from JustWatch).

Does 8 Days: To the Moon and Back have a post-credit scene?

No. 8 Days: To the Moon and Back has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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