The Challenger Disaster
“The most tragic disaster in American space history... and they saw it coming.”
Synopsis
On the eve of the Challenger explosion in 1986 one engineer goes to the extreme to stop the launch. This hot-headed engineer makes a desperate race against the clock to call off the billion dollar multi-delayed Challenger launch, convinced the O-ring seals will fail and kill everyone on board. The Company, Marshall Space Flight and NASA made a business decision. He made a human decision.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Challenger Disaster TRAILER 2019
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-21
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Eric Hanson
Adam
Dean Cain
Larry Arnold (Lawyer)
Glenn Morshower
Finch Richards (Lawyer)
Les Miles
Nelson
Jesse GrothOlson
Jim Smorto
Erika Waldorf
Teacher Astronaut
Brandi Price
Mary
B.J. Arnett
Dr. Sally Ride
Cameron Arnett
Bill
Garry Nation
Dean
Ash T
Carl
Pamela Billedo
Vicky
John Goad
Sid
Scott Fulmer
Greg
Terrence Dearman
Myron
Keith Rushing
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$175K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nathan VonMinden
- Screenplay & Story
- Nathan VonMinden
- Original Title
- The Challenger Disaster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $175K
- Production Studios
- Vision Makers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathan VonMinden
Nathan VonMinden
Department Leadership Roster
Nathan VonMinden
Writer
Nathan VonMinden
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is The Challenger Disaster about?
On the eve of the Challenger explosion in 1986 one engineer goes to the extreme to stop the launch. This hot-headed engineer makes a desperate race against the clock to call off the billion dollar multi-delayed Challenger launch, convinced the O-ring seals will fail and kill everyone on board. The Company, Marshall Space Flight and NASA made a business decision. He made a human decision.
Who directed The Challenger Disaster?
The Challenger Disaster was directed by Nathan VonMinden.
Who stars in The Challenger Disaster?
The principal cast of The Challenger Disaster includes Eric Hanson, Dean Cain, Glenn Morshower, Les Miles, Jesse GrothOlson.
When was The Challenger Disaster released and how long is it?
The Challenger Disaster was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Challenger Disaster?
The Challenger Disaster holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).