For All Mankind (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 7.9

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Released in 1989, For All Mankind is a history and documentary film directed by Al Reinert, running about 80 minutes. “From 1968 til 1972, twenty-four human beings went to the moon. Their journey lives as the ultimate adventure story.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A testament to NASA's Apollo program of the 1960s and '70s. Composed of actual NASA footage of the missions and astronaut interviews, the documentary offers the viewpoint of the individuals who braved the remarkable journey to the moon and back.

Who’s in it. For All Mankind stars Jim Lovell as Narrator - Apollo 8, Apollo 13 (voice), Russell Schweickart as Narrator - Apollo 9 (voice), Eugene Cernan as Eugene Cernan and Michael Collins as Narrator - Apollo 11 (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, For All Mankind has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $770.1K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and Cinemax Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch For All Mankind page.

If you liked it. Fans of For All Mankind tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch For All Mankind (1989)?
In US, For All Mankind is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is For All Mankind worth watching?
For All Mankind holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in For All Mankind?
For All Mankind stars Jim Lovell, Russell Schweickart, Eugene Cernan, Michael Collins and Charles Conrad.
When was For All Mankind released?
For All Mankind was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.