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Man in Outer Space

1962 · 85 min

A gentle, silly romp through space and time, full of old-fashioned charm and lighthearted gags.

Overview: An upholsterer who is preparing a rocket for takeoff accidentally jettisons himself into space and returns to Earth 500 years later with an alien companion who wishes to learn more about the human race.
How it feels: Whimsical, light, satirical and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, isolation, friendship, technology
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
isolation
friendship
technology
survival
Places: space
hospital
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none