Challenger (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1990, Challenger is a drama and tv movie film directed by Glenn Jordan, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. A profile of the astronauts, crew, and civilians who were involved in the January 28, 1986 flight of the spaceship, Challenger, that resulted in its explosion upon takeoff. The center point of the film is the safety inspections and arguments surrounding the use of the o-rings that ultimately were blamed for the explosion.
Who’s in it. Challenger stars Karen Allen as Christa McAuliffe, Barry Bostwick as Commander Francis R. Scobee, Julie Fulton as Dr. Judith A. Resnick and Richard Jenkins as Gregory B. Jarvis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Challenger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Challenger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Challenger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Challenger (1990)?
- In US, Challenger is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Challenger worth watching?
- Challenger holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Challenger?
- Challenger stars Karen Allen, Barry Bostwick, Julie Fulton, Richard Jenkins and Brian Kerwin.
- When was Challenger released?
- Challenger was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.