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This Hollywood drama is based on the events of the Apollo 13 lunar mission, astronauts Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks), Fred Haise (Bill Paxton) and Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon) find everything going according to plan after leaving Earth's orbit. However, when an oxygen tank explodes, the scheduled moon landing is called off. Subsequent tensions within the crew and numerous technical problems threaten both the astronauts' survival and their safe return to Earth.

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In recreating the troubled space mission, Apollo 13 pulls no punches: it's a masterfully told drama from director Ron Howard, bolstered by an ensemble of solid performances.

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Apollo 13 | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Carol Buckland CNN.com APOLLO 13 is...A-OK. In an era when cinematic heroics seem to be defined by bullets and brawn, it is a pleasure to see a movie in which the good guys triumph by using their brains!!! Jan 5, 2018 Full Review Apollo 13 | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Dave Kehr New York Daily News Tom Hanks is on his way to becoming the American Everyman, an exemplar of boyish goodwill and quiet moral force. Rated: 3/4 Aug 22, 2014 Full Review Apollo 13 | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Doug Thomas Seattle Times Ron Howard's pop-entertainment you-are-there space thriller is easily the most rousing film of the year. And it might make real spaceflight just as nifty as Star Wars for youngsters. Rated: 3.5/4 Aug 22, 2014 Full Review Apollo 13 | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Anushka Halve Film Companion Apollo 13 is not just a thrilling rescue movie; it is a testament to the power of human spirit and the remarkable capabilities of the scientific community. Dec 11, 2023 Full Review Apollo 13 | Rotten Tomatoes (5) David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...deliberately-paced yet consistently engaging... Rated: 3.5/4 Feb 26, 2023 Full Review Apollo 13 | Rotten Tomatoes (6) James Croot Stuff.co.nz Howard’s movie heartrendingly brings that idea to life by focusing not only the men on the mission, but the families and colleagues they left behind. Rated: 5/5 Jul 29, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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arjay m I like it expect it is made strictly for a specific audience, I don't think kids would like this. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/10/24 Full Review Audience Member Slow burning movie that shows the almost disastrous "Apollo 13". The acting is descend and the plot is straight forward. Not many ""wow" moments and a general lack of excitement .Not great not bad. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/27/24 Full Review Jack N Such a good movie; with an excellent script, cast, and everything. It is also based off a true story, adding to the masterpiece. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/23/24 Full Review Lukas W The best space movie.The cast is perfect Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/15/24 Full Review Tony P My all time favorite Ron Howard movie hands down!! Incredible story, cast, and ending!!! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/26/24 Full Review Audience Member Phenomenal movie with a phenomenal cast!! Loved every second of this movie! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ron Howard Director Tom Hanks Jim Lovell Bill Paxton Fred Haise Kevin Bacon Jack Swigert Gary Sinise Ken Mattingly Ed Harris Gene Kranz
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Poster Art Apollo 13 (1995) Apollo 13 (1995) Apollo 13 (1995) GARY SINISE portrays Ken Mattingly, the astronaut who was suddenly scrubbed from the Apollo 13 mission after being exposed to measles. (Clockwise from bottom left): The crew of Apollo 13 -Jim Lovell (TOM HANKS), Jack Swigert (KEVIN BACON) & Fred Haise (BILL PAXTON) -loses its oxygen, power, and guidance systems en route to the moon. Flight director Gene Kranz (ED HARRIS) communicates with the Apollo 13 crew from Mission Control. View more photos

Synopsis This Hollywood drama is based on the events of the Apollo 13 lunar mission, astronauts Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks), Fred Haise (Bill Paxton) and Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon) find everything going according to plan after leaving Earth's orbit. However, when an oxygen tank explodes, the scheduled moon landing is called off. Subsequent tensions within the crew and numerous technical problems threaten both the astronauts' survival and their safe return to Earth.

Director
Ron Howard

Producer
Brian Grazer

Screenwriter
Jim Lovell, Jeffrey Kluger, William Broyles Jr., Al Reinert

Distributor
Universal Pictures

Production Co
Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures

Rating
PG

Genre
History, Drama

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 30, 1995, Wide

Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 14, 2012

Box Office (Gross USA)
$173.8M

Runtime
2h 20m

Sound Mix
Surround
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