Apollo 11

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Apollo 11

G

2019

1h 33m

Documentary

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Never-before-seen footage and audio recordings take you straight into the heart of NASA's most celebrated mission as astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins embark on a historic trip to the moon.

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Edifying and inspiring in equal measure, Apollo 11 uses artfully repurposed archival footage to send audiences soaring back to a pivotal time in American history.

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Kathleen Sachs

Chicago Reader

12/21/2019

As a testament to the wonders of science and space, it's extraordinary; as a testament to the triumph of cinema and mankind, it's more a small step than a giant leap.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

07/16/2019

4/5

It's a film that makes history seem freshly minted -- a unique work of restoration made possible by the discovery of a cache of previously unreleased audio recordings and large-format footage.

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David Stratton

The Australian

07/12/2019

4/5

Apollo 11... is quite simply an amazing film.

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Ethan Gordon

InSession Film

03/21/2024

B+

Apollo 11 is something astonishing to see in cinema. Every shot brims with beauty in the capturing of a decade, and the editing is what makes the film.

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Paul Kanieski

KSQD Community Radio

07/19/2023

Apollo 11 also serves as an important historical document not only of events and technology, but, sadly, gender and racial disparities of the time.

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

10/19/2022

8/10

All in all, Apollo 11 lasted about eight days from launch to splashdown, and Miller condenses that down to the most interesting 93 minutes. The footage presented on screen is stirring and emotive.

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Nick G.

06/13/2021

An amazing collection of archival footage, synched with audio that makes you proud to be human.

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Adam T.

@atome15 May 11

Outstanding a with all original footage and audio. Takes you back in time.

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Robert H.

@Rwhobbs198 May 2

Apollo 11 (2019) is a powerful documentary that brings one of humanity’s greatest achievements to life using stunning archival footage. Restored into high definition and enhanced with color, it captures the historic moon mission in a way that feels immediate and immersive. For those who weren’t there, it offers a rare chance to experience the emotion, tension, and triumph of the journey as it unfolded. The film doesn’t rely heavily on narration, instead letting the real footage tell the story, which adds to its authenticity. It’s more than just a documentary—it’s a window into a defining moment in history. An important and worthwhile watch for anyone interested in the past or the spirit of exploration.

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Ian M

@RT59627569 Feb 3

Such an excellent watch. And the accompanying score by Matt Morton is brilliant 👌

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HotRod D

@HotRodD Jan 10

stanley kubrick‘s work still holds up today. I wish during the press conference the guys would have put on a more believable performance. It was a little flat. The greatest lie ever told!

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John T B

@RT92883644 Jul 29

Watch the crew's press conference on their "return." That will tell you all you need to know about this non-event.

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Synopsis

Never-before-seen footage and audio recordings take you straight into the heart of NASA's most celebrated mission as astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins embark on a historic trip to the moon.

Director: Todd Douglas Miller
Producer: Todd Douglas Miller, Thomas Petersen, Evan Krauss
Distributor: CNN Films, Neon
Production Co: Statement Pictures, CNN Films
Rating: G
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 8, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 14, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $9.0M
Runtime: 1h 33m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital