Official movie poster for Apollo 13 (1995), a drama history film

Apollo 13(1995)

"Houston, we have a problem."

7.5(6,097)2h 20m1995-06-30
DramaHistory

Apollo 13 Synopsis

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.

Apollo 13 (1995) is a drama and history film directed by Ron Howard, released on June 30, 1995 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon and Gary Sinise. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 6,097 ratings.

Director:
Ron Howard
Writers:
Jim Lovell, Al Reinert, Jeffrey Kluger
Producers:
Brian Grazer
Cinematographer:
Dean Cundey
Composer:
James Horner
Production:
Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Budget:
$52,000,000
Revenue:
$355,237,933
Status:
Released

Apollo 13 (1995) Trailer

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Apollo 13 Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Apollo 13.

30th Anniversary Trailer

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Trailer

The Epic Re-Entry and Splashdown

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Rocket Launch Scene

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"Houston, We Have a Problem"

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Tom Hanks On Making APOLLO 13

Featurette

Tom Hanks clip found in the archives #shorts | Apollo 13

Featurette

"Braveheart" and "Apollo 13" winning Oscars® for Sound and Sound Effects Editing

Featurette

Apollo 13 Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 6,097 ratings.

Wuchak

6/10

_**Cinematic account of the ill-fated Apollo mission**_ In April, 1970, the Apollo 13 mission to the moon is aborted after an explosion causes internal damage. The three astronauts and Mission Control must now focus on merely surviving and getting back alive, if possible. Directed by Ron Howard, “Apollo 13” (1995) is a solid account of the real-life events and obviously influenced “The Martian” twenty years later,…

Reviewed on June 14, 2020

CinemaSerf

7/10

This does take a while to get going, but once space-bound, it proves to be quite a compelling tale of three astronauts who find themselves stranded in their spacecraft after an oxygen tank blows up. Ron Howard now presents us with a potently claustrophobic couple of hours and the men - Lovell (Tom Hanks); Haise (Bill Paxton) and Swigert (Kevin Bacon) must work with their ground control colleagues led by Mattingly…

Reviewed on May 30, 2022

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Apollo 13 – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Apollo 13 online?

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Apollo 13 (1995) is available to stream on Netflix, MGM Plus and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Apollo 13?

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The main cast of Apollo 13 (1995) includes Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise and Ed Harris. The film was directed by Ron Howard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Apollo 13 released?

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Apollo 13 was released on June 30, 1995 and runs for 2h 20m.

Is Apollo 13 worth watching?

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Apollo 13 (1995) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 6,097 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Apollo 13?

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Yes. The official Apollo 13 trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.