Challenger(1990)
Challenger Synopsis
A profile of the astronauts, crew, and civilians who were involved in the January 28, 1986 flight of the spaceship, Challenger, that resulted in its explosion upon takeoff. The center point of the film is the safety inspections and arguments surrounding the use of the o-rings that ultimately were blamed for the explosion.
Challenger (1990) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Glenn Jordan, released on February 25, 1990 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Karen Allen, Barry Bostwick, Julie Fulton and Richard Jenkins. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Glenn Jordan
- Writers:
- George Englund
- Producers:
- George Englund Jr, Courtney Pledger, Debbie Robins-de La Bouillerie
- Cinematographer:
- Newton Thomas Sigel
- Composer:
- David E. Kole
- Production:
- King Phoenix Entertainment, IndieProd Company Productions, George Englund Productions
- Status:
- Released
Challenger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Karen Allen
as Christa McAuliffe
Barry Bostwick
as Commander Francis R. Scobee
- Julie Fulton
Julie Fulton
as Dr. Judith A. Resnick
Richard Jenkins
as Gregory B. Jarvis
Brian Kerwin
as Captain Michael J. Smith
Joe Morton
as Dr. Ronald McNair
Keone Young
as Lt. Colonel Ellison Onizuka
Raye Birk
as Joseph Kilminster
- James Monroe Black
James Monroe Black
as Robert Mayfield
Angela Bassett
as Cheryl McNair
Elizabeth Kemp
as Jane Smith
Jeanne Mori
as Lorna Onizuka
Key crew
Directed by Glenn Jordan, written by George Englund, produced by George Englund Jr, Courtney Pledger and Debbie Robins-de La Bouillerie.
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Challenger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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Challenger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Challenger online?
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Challenger (1990) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Challenger?
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The main cast of Challenger (1990) includes Karen Allen, Barry Bostwick, Julie Fulton, Richard Jenkins and Brian Kerwin. The film was directed by Glenn Jordan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Challenger released?
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Challenger was released on February 25, 1990 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is Challenger worth watching?
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Challenger (1990) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.