Apollo 13 (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1995, Apollo 13 is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Ron Howard, running about 140 minutes. “"Houston, we have a problem."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Apollo 13 stars Tom Hanks as Jim Lovell, Bill Paxton as Fred Haise, Kevin Bacon as Jack Swigert and Gary Sinise as Ken Mattingly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Apollo 13 has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $355.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and 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 Apollo 13 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Apollo 13 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Apollo 13 (1995)?
- In US, Apollo 13 is available to stream on Netflix, Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 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 Apollo 13 worth watching?
- Apollo 13 holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Apollo 13?
- Apollo 13 stars Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise and Ed Harris.
- When was Apollo 13 released?
- Apollo 13 was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.