Apollo 13
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.
Critics Sentiment
Successful reentry and splashdown after communication blackout
Mattingly replaced by Swigert due to measles exposure
The film jumps dramatically from the routine crew change sequence to the spectacular and universally praised oxygen tank explosion that transforms the entire mission.
Apollo 13 builds steadily from a solid but slow opening through spectacular launch sequences to sustained high tension once the crisis begins. The film maintains exceptional audience engagement through technical problem-solving sequences, with reviewers consistently praising the authenticity and performances even when noting historical liberties. The climactic reentry delivers maximum emotional impact despite the known outcome.
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Tom Hanks
Jim Lovell
Bill Paxton
Fred Haise
Kevin Bacon
Jack Swigert
Gary Sinise
Ken Mattingly
Ed Harris
Gene Kranz
Kathleen Quinlan
Marilyn Lovell
David Andrews
Pete Conrad
Xander Berkeley
Henry Hurt
Christian Clemenson
Dr. Chuck
Brett Cullen
CAPCOM 1
Loren Dean
John Aaron - EECOM Arthur
Clint Howard
Sy Liebergot - EECOM White
Ben Marley
John Young
Marc McClure
Glynn Lunney
Tracy Reiner
Mary Haise
Joe Spano
NASA Director
Mary Kate Schellhardt
Barbara Lovell
Emily Ann Lloyd
Susan Lovell
Miko Hughes
Jeffrey Lovell
Max Elliott Slade
Jay Lovell
Crew
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