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.
Direction
Howard's claustrophobic framing makes space feel terrifyingly small.
Editing
Cross-cutting between stranded astronauts and frantic Houston never loses grip.
Practical Effects
Actual NASA consultation; vomit comet flights for zero-G scenes.
Director
Ron Howard
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
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Jim Lovell appears at the end as the aircraft carrier commander shaking his own character's hand.
NASA initially feared the film would damage their reputation; instead it became their best recruitment tool in decades.
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