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Apollo 13

Apollo 13

Drama · History · 1995

The true story of technical troubles that scuttle the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970, risking the lives of astronaut Jim Lovell and his crew, with the failed journey turning into a thrilling saga of heroism. Drifting more than 200,000 miles from Earth, the astronauts work furiously with the ground crew to avert tragedy.

Movie details

Apollo 13

“"Houston, we have a problem."”

1995 Drama · History 2h 20m

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TMDB

7.5 / 10

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The true story of technical troubles that scuttle the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970, risking the lives of astronaut Jim Lovell and his crew, with the failed journey turning into a thrilling saga of heroism. Drifting more than 200,000 miles from Earth, the astronauts work furiously with the ground crew to avert tragedy.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Apollo 13?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ron Howard

Written by

Al Reinert · William Broyles Jr.

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Jim Lovell

Bill Paxton

Bill Paxton

Fred Haise

Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon

Jack Swigert

Gary Sinise

Gary Sinise

Ken Mattingly

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

Gene Kranz

Kathleen Quinlan

Kathleen Quinlan

Marilyn Lovell

Mary Kate Schellhardt

Mary Kate Schellhardt

Barbara Lovell

Court is in session

Put Apollo 13 on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.