Apollo 13

Apollo 13

"Houston, we have a problem."

Directed by Ron Howard

Produced by Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures

1995140 min7.5 / 10

A gripping, fact-based survival drama that transforms a space disaster into an inspiring testament to human ingenuity and collective problem-solving under extreme pressure.

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.

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  • Is Apollo 13 one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 96% of films.

  • Does Apollo 13 end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Apollo 13 violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Apollo 13 sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is Apollo 13 scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Apollo 13 easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity95

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Surprise48

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Love88

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Like Apollo 13

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Same Mood as Apollo 13

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Apollo 13, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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