When We Left Earth
“3…2…1…prepare for lift-off”
Synopsis
Commemorating the space agency's 50th anniversary, follow John Glenn's Mercury mission to orbit the earth, Neil Armstrong's first historic steps on the moon, unprecedented spacewalks to repair the Hubble stories, and more!
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Type: Teaser • Published 2008-05-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 8, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary Crisp, Nick Green, Richard Dale
- Screenplay & Story
- Ed Fields
- Original Title
- When We Left Earth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary Crisp, Nick Green, Richard Dale
Ed Fields
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Mary Crisp
Director
Ed Fields
Writer
Nick Green
Director
Richard Dale
Director
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is When We Left Earth about?
Commemorating the space agency's 50th anniversary, follow John Glenn's Mercury mission to orbit the earth, Neil Armstrong's first historic steps on the moon, unprecedented spacewalks to repair the Hubble stories, and more!
Who directed When We Left Earth?
When We Left Earth was directed by Mary Crisp, Nick Green, Richard Dale.
Who stars in When We Left Earth?
The principal cast of When We Left Earth includes Gary Sinise, Gene Kranz, Jim Lovell, Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong.
When was When We Left Earth released and how long is it?
When We Left Earth was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 4h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When We Left Earth?
When We Left Earth holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).