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1995 · 140 min · PG

Apollo 13

Directed by Ron Howard · Drama, History

Apollo 13 (1995) is a Drama film, directed by Ron Howard set in Houston and Space during the 1970s. It runs 140 minutes and is rated PG.

A space exploration and survival, with a tense and hopeful tone. Themes of survival and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
James Horner
Cinematography
Dean Cundey
Cast
Tom HanksBill PaxtonKevin BaconGary SiniseEd HarrisKathleen QuinlanDavid AndrewsXander Berkeley

The world of this film

Setting

Where
HoustonSpace
Setting
Off World
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Space ExplorationSurvival
Themes
SurvivalFamily & Loyalty
Tone
TenseHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
True Story

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