10 Comedies About the Moon That Will Light Up Your Night

Description: While more of a sci-fi drama, this film has comedic elements as an alien, played by David Bowie, arrives on Earth to save his drought-stricken planet. His fascination with Earth's moon adds a humorous touch to his journey.

Fact: David Bowie's performance was critically acclaimed, and the film has since gained cult status.

Description: This romantic comedy revolves around a widow who falls for her fiancé's estranged brother, all under the influence of a full moon. The moon's mystical pull is the driving force behind the film's comedic and romantic entanglements.

Fact: Cher won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in this film. The film also features the iconic line, "Snap out of it!"

Description: An actor is hired to impersonate a deceased dictator in a fictional Latin American country, where the moonlit nights play a role in the comedic misadventures that follow.

Fact: The film was directed by Paul Mazursky, who also wrote the screenplay. It features a cameo by Raúl Juliá.

Description: A man raised in a fallout shelter emerges into the modern world, believing it's still the 1960s. His journey includes a moon-themed party where he learns about the moon landing, making for some comedic culture shock.

Fact: Brendan Fraser's character, Adam, was originally written for Tom Hanks. The film features a scene where Adam watches the moon landing for the first time.

Description: Set on the moon in the year 2087, this sci-fi comedy follows a nightclub owner who gets embroiled in a lunar crime caper. The moon setting provides a backdrop for some out-of-this-world humor.

Fact: The film was a notorious box office bomb, losing an estimated $96 million.

Description: While not strictly a comedy, this film has humorous moments as a farmer builds a rocket in his barn to fulfill his dream of going to the moon. The moon's allure drives the plot, providing both inspiration and comic relief.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life story of a man named Robert Goddard, who built a rocket in his backyard.

Description: In this animated comedy, a group of chimps are sent on a mission to the moon. Their antics and the moon's gravity provide plenty of laughs.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life space chimps Ham and Enos.

Description: While not a comedy per se, this Disney adventure film has light-hearted moments as a young woman and her aunt get involved in a mystery on the island of Crete, where the moonlit nights add to the whimsical atmosphere.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Mary Stewart and features Hayley Mills in one of her Disney roles.

Description: This E.T.-like comedy features an alien who crash-lands on Earth and befriends a boy. The moon plays a role in the alien's backstory, providing a comedic twist to the plot.

Fact: The film was heavily criticized for its blatant product placements, including a scene at a McDonald's.

Description: Set during the Apollo 11 moon landing, this Australian comedy follows the staff at a satellite dish who must ensure the broadcast goes smoothly. The moon's presence is felt throughout, as the characters navigate their own personal and professional moonshots.

Fact: The film is based on true events at the Parkes Observatory in Australia. The actual dish was used for filming.