Jun 30, 1995 · Ron Howard's excellent re-enactment of the Apollo 13 mission, which left three astronauts in space with a damaged ship and not knowing if they'd be able to return to Earth.

This film shows the trials and tribulations of the Apollo 13 crew, mission control, and families after a near-fatal accident cripples the space vehicle. A mission that couldn't get TV airtime because space …

Apollo 13 (1995) - Cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

It is the true story with real historical footage of how all sectors of NASA--including astronauts in the Apollo 13 spacecraft as well as backup astronauts on the ground, electrical and environmental and …

Chicago Film Critics Association Awards 1996 Winner CFCA Award Best Picture 1996 Nominee CFCA Award Best Supporting Actor Ed Harris 1996 Nominee CFCA Award Best Supporting Actress …

Reviewers say 'Apollo 13' is lauded for its accurate mission depiction, strong performances, especially Tom Hanks, and its portrayal of teamwork and ingenuity. Key themes include mission tension, …

The film portrays Jack Swigert as a little wet behind the ears, and potentially incapable of docking the command module with the LEM.

Apollo 13 is probably the best space movie I have ever seen, at least as far as ones based on actual events go. While movies like First Man, Interstellar, or even Gravity, have certain moments that are …

Apollo 13: Survival: Directed by Peter Middleton. With Neil Armstrong, Jules Bergman, James Burke, Walter Cronkite. In April 1970, NASA faced the greatest crisis in its history; three astronauts halfway …

As for me, the seven extraordinary days of Apollo 13 were my last in space. I watched other men walk on the moon, and return safely, all from the confines of Mission Control and our house in Houston.