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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 Space and Houston during the 1970s. It runs 140 minutes and is rated PG.

A survival and disaster, with a tense and hopeful tone. Themes of survival play out through multiple perspectives.

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

The world of this film

Setting

Where
SpaceHouston
Setting
Off WorldUrban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
SurvivalDisaster
Themes
Survival
Structure
Multiple Perspectives
Tone
TenseHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
True Story

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