# Apollo 13 (1995)

> A technically grounded true-story space drama turns a failed lunar mission into a tense test of teamwork, improvisation, and human endurance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/450

## Facts

- Runtime: 140 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Ron Howard
- Cast: Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise, Ed Harris, Kathleen Quinlan, Mary Kate Schellhardt, Emily Ann Lloyd
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112384/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: tense, claustrophobic, nostalgic, history night, space movie marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of survival against all odds as astronauts fight to return home safely.

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