When We Left Earth(2008)
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When We Left Earth Synopsis
Commemorating the space agency's 50th anniversary, follow John Glenn's Mercury mission to orbit the earth, Neil Armstrong's first historic steps on the moon, unprecedented spacewalks to repair the Hubble stories, and more!
When We Left Earth (2008) is a history and documentary film directed by Mary Crisp, released on June 8, 2008 with a runtime of 4h 40m. It stars Gary Sinise, Gene Kranz, Jim Lovell and Buzz Aldrin. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Mary Crisp
- Writers:
- Ed Fields
- Status:
- Released
When We Left Earth (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for When We Left Earth before you stream it.
When We Left Earth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gary Sinise
as Narrator
Gene Kranz
as Himself
Jim Lovell
as Himself
Buzz Aldrin
as Himself
Neil Armstrong
as Himself
- Fred Haise
Fred Haise
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Mary Crisp, written by Ed Fields.
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When We Left Earth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 9 ratings.
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When We Left Earth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch When We Left Earth online?
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Who stars in When We Left Earth?
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The main cast of When We Left Earth (2008) includes Gary Sinise, Gene Kranz, Jim Lovell, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong. The film was directed by Mary Crisp. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was When We Left Earth released?
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When We Left Earth was released on June 8, 2008 and runs for 4h 40m.
Is When We Left Earth worth watching?
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When We Left Earth (2008) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for When We Left Earth?
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