Apollo 13

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Apollo 13

PG

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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Sacha Molitorisz

Sydney Morning Herald

Apr 29

The effects are suitably grand and slick and Howard does a good job communicating the silence of space.

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Jack Kroll

Newsweek

Feb 27

An exciting and moving film. It's also sad, an elegy for a union of vision and can-do that seems almost prehistoric.

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Michael Medved

New York Post

Feb 27

The underlying irony of Apollo 13 is that a lunar mission that went so disastrously wrong should now provide the basis for a film in which everything goes miraculously right.

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Ronan Farren

Sunday Independent (Ireland)

Feb 27

Tense, thrilling and superbly made, Apollo 13 is likely to become one of the box office successes of the year.

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Mark Jenkins

Washington City Paper

Feb 26

It’s almost as stirring as the final scene of one of those movies where the underdog Little League team wins the crucial final game of the season.

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James C

Sep 21

flippin' phenomenal! so grateful I didn't miss it!

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David B

Sep 20

Apollo 13 is the best

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Dario R

Sep 20

An amazing experience!!! It was epic!

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom 3d

Apollo 13 is, in my opinion, the best film directed by Ron Howard. It stands out as a masterclass in tension, storytelling, and realism, showing how powerful a "known outcome" story can be when handled with this level of care. What makes it so effective is how grounded everything feels. The film builds a strong sense of urgency without relying on unnecessary spectacle, instead focusing on teamwork, problem-solving, and the human side of a space mission gone wrong. Every scene feels purposeful, and the pacing keeps you fully engaged from start to finish. The performances are strong across the board, with the cast bringing real weight to the situation without overacting it. Combined with the practical filmmaking style, it creates an experience that feels authentic and immersive throughout. Overall, it’s tightly directed, emotionally controlled, and consistently engaging. I’d give it a 10/10 and consider it Ron Howard’s finest work.

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Trent T

@TrentThomas34 Apr 24

Absolutely spectacular movie. Great mix of using scenes from inside the space capsule, and Mission Control on the ground. I really loved how the switched between Jim Lovells wife, and Mission Control at the end when they lose contact at the end during splashdown. Great movie, would totally recommend.

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Mike W.

@Weebs825 Apr 19

An amazing story about survival! Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton and Kevin Bacon were brilliant as Jim Lovell, Fred Haise and Jack Swigert!

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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: Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
Rating: PG (Language|Emotional Intensity)
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 30, 1995, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Sep 19, 2025
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 14, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $172.9M
Runtime: 2h 20m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS