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Race to Space (2002)

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A chimp helps bring together a boy and his father -- as well as putting America in the lead of the space race -- in this drama, which was inspired by the true story of the Mercury-Redstone 2 mission in 1961. Dr. Wilhelm von Huber (James Woods) is a German expatriate scientist living in the United States in the early '60s who has been hired by the fledging National Aeronautics and Space Administration to help America launch its newly formed space program. Von Huber is recently widowed, and his

PG, 1 hr. 44 min.

Drama, Kids & Family

Directed By: Sean McNamara

Written By: Eric Gardner, Steven H. Wilson

In Theaters: Mar 15, 2001 Wide

On DVD: Aug 13, 2002

LionsGate Entertainment

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Cast

William Atherton
Ralph Stanton
William Devane
Richard Thornhill
Annabeth Gish
Dr. Donni McGuiness
James Woods
Dr. Wilhelm von Huber
Alex D. Linz
Wilhelm "Billy" von Hub...

Critic Reviews for Race to Space

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It could get a whole new generation of kids looking up at the stars and wondering, 'Why not?'

March 21, 2002 Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News

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Nancy Churnin

Dallas Morning News

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... packs a fair amount of crowd-rousing potential.

March 20, 2002 Comment

Michael Rechtshaffen

Hollywood Reporter

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According to the cuddly sweet family flick Race to Space, the birth of the United States space program was important only in relation to a silly monkey and his 12-year-old pal.

October 17, 2002 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide

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Scott Weinberg

Apollo Guide

Wow! Monkeys in orbit! Laughable non-history lesson. James Woods has the worst German accent in history

August 26, 2002 Comment (1)

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Sean MacNamara serves up an enjoyable family drama here with enough comedy, tears and adventure to entertain even the littlest of viewers

June 5, 2002 Comment

Clint Morris

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Not a bad family film at all. James Woods is fine. The story is cute and enjoyable. A satisfying feel good movie. Nice performances, always interesting. Good job.

September 15, 2009