Where to Watch Apollo 13
- Kevin Ward1 juli 2025One of my all-time favorites. Just amazed at what the actors and the camera crew accomplished filming this in actual zero-g in 30-ish second increments. Incredible tension and drama, outstanding cast. Probably Ed Harris’s greatest roles. RIP Bill Paxton. Personally I was rooting for Hanks to get a third consecutive best actor Oscar, but he didn’t get the nom. This is one of my comfort movies though.
- flavo4330 december 2025Apollo 13 is a gripping, expertly crafted film that captures both the wonder and the peril of space exploration. Based on the real-life aborted Moon mission, the movie transforms a technical crisis into a deeply human drama centered on ingenuity, teamwork, and survival. From liftoff to splashdown, the tension never lets up, even though the outcome is historically known. The all-star trio—Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, and Bill Paxton—deliver grounded, believable performances that make the astronauts’ fear and determination feel immediate and real. Equally impressive is the supporting cast portraying Mission Control, where calm professionalism and mounting pressure drive home just how fragile success can be. The film excels at conveying adrenaline without resorting to exaggeration, relying instead on authenticity and precision. Ron Howard’s direction balances spectacle with intimate moments, allowing viewers to feel both the vast isolation of space and the collective effort required to bring the crew home safely. Apollo 13 is not just a space film—it’s a powerful tribute to human problem-solving, courage, and collaboration under extreme pressure.
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Apollo 13 was released on 30 juni 1995.
Apollo 13 was directed by Ron Howard.
Apollo 13 has a runtime of 2h 20m.
Apollo 13 was produced by Brian Grazer.
Det har gått mindre än ett år sedan den första människan gick på månen. För den amerikanska befolkningen betyder Apollo 13 bara ännu en rutinresa i rymden – tills dessa ord hörs från rymden: "Houston, vi har ett problem". Astronauterna Jim Lovell, Fred Haise och Jack Swigert är strandade i rymden. I ett skadat rymdskepp, 32 000 mil från jorden, för de en desperat kamp för att överleva. I kontrollrummet på jorden kämpar astronauten Ken Mattingly, flygledaren Gene Kranz och deras heroiska team emot tiden, och alla odds, för att få hem dem.
The key characters in Apollo 13 are Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks), Fred Haise (Bill Paxton), Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon).
Apollo 13 is rated 7.
Apollo 13 is a Drama, Historisk, Adventure film.
Apollo 13 has an audience rating of 8.7 out of 10.
Apollo 13 had a budget of 52 mn US$.
Apollo 13 has made 355,2 mn US$ at the box office.