Apollo 13
“"Houston, we have a problem."”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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Tom Hanks
Jim Lovell
Bill Paxton
Fred Haise
Kevin Bacon
Jack Swigert
Gary Sinise
Ken Mattingly
Ed Harris
Gene Kranz
Kathleen Quinlan
Marilyn Lovell
Mary Kate Schellhardt
Barbara Lovell
Emily Ann Lloyd
Susan Lovell
Miko Hughes
Jeffrey Lovell
Max Elliott Slade
Jay Lovell
Jean Speegle Howard
Blanch Lovell
Tracy Reiner
Mary Haise
David Andrews
Pete Conrad
Michele Little
Jane Conrad
Chris Ellis
Deke Slayton
Joe Spano
NASA Director
Xander Berkeley
Henry Hurt
Marc McClure
Glynn Lunney
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 20, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 29, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$52M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$355.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.83x
+$303.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Al Reinert, William Broyles Jr.
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Apollo 13
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Budget
- $52M
- Worldwide Gross
- $355.2M
- Production Studios
- Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Howard
Al Reinert, William Broyles Jr., Jeffrey Kluger, Jim Lovell
James Horner
Dean Cundey, Raymond Stella
Mike Hill, Daniel P. Hanley
Brian Grazer, Todd Hallowell
Department Leadership Roster
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Mike Hill
Editor
Al Reinert
Screenplay
William Broyles Jr.
Screenplay
Dean Cundey
Director of Photography
Brian Grazer
Producer
Michael Corenblith
Production Design
Rita Ryack
Costume Design
Ron Howard
Director
Daniel P. Hanley
Editor
Mickey Gilbert
Stunt Coordinator
James M. Halty
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Legato
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Apollo 13
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Apollo 13 about?
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.
Who directed Apollo 13?
Apollo 13 was directed by Ron Howard.
Who stars in Apollo 13?
The principal cast of Apollo 13 includes Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise, Ed Harris.
When was Apollo 13 released and how long is it?
Apollo 13 was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
What was the box office and production budget of Apollo 13?
Apollo 13 had a reported production budget of $52M and grossed $355.2M at the worldwide box office (6.83 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Apollo 13?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Apollo 13 was composed by James Horner.
Is Apollo 13 based on a book or true story?
Apollo 13 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jeffrey Kluger", Novel: "Jim Lovell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Apollo 13?
Apollo 13 holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).