Apollo 13

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Apollo 13

PG

Released Jun 30, 1995

2h 20m

History

Drama

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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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Critics Consensus

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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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

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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

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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

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Tom Ryan

The Sunday Age

Apollo 13, an unequivocal celebration of its heroes' struggles against their own frailty and against conspiracies of the universe, belongs to a characteristically American strand of story-telling. It even manages to turn defeat into victory.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 17, 2024

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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

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...deliberately-paced yet consistently engaging...

Rated: 3.5/4

Feb 26, 2023

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Francisco S

Heroes! Great movie though the button pushing goes on for a while

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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Michael G W

Absolutely amazing film. I have come to appreciate it more the older I get and the more I watch it. The fidelity to the true story is incredible. In an age where directors feel comfortable rewriting history to fit their artistic vision, this movie takes a truly dramatic event and brings the audience into the story without excessive exaggerating. And the score, sound, and video are incredible.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/28/24

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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 out of 5 stars

09/10/24

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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 out of 5 stars

07/27/24

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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 out of 5 stars

06/23/24

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Lukas W

The best space movie.The cast is perfect

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/15/24

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Ron Howard

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Tom Hanks

Jim Lovell

Bill Paxton

Fred Haise

Kevin Bacon

Jack Swigert

Gary Sinise

Ken Mattingly

Ed Harris

Gene Kranz

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Apollo 13: Official Clip - Did You Know the Astronauts in the Fire?

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Apollo 13: Official Clip - Failure Is Not an Option

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Apollo 13: Official Clip - Houston, We Have a Problem

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Apollo 13: Official Clip - Square Peg in a Round Hole

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Apollo 13: Official Clip - A New Mission

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Apollo 13: Official Clip - Suiting Up

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Apollo 13: Official Clip - Go for Launch

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Apollo 13: Official Clip - It's Been a Privilege Flying With You

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Apollo 13: Official Clip - Just Breathe Normal, Fellas

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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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