Apollo 13 (1995)

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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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Marooned
Marooned (1969)1
 For All Mankind
For All Mankind (1989)2
 Houston, We've Got a Problem
Houston, We've Got a Problem (1974)3
 The Right Stuff
The Right Stuff (1983)4
 2001: A Space Odyssey
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)5

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First Man
First Man (2018)6
 Apollo 11
Apollo 11 (1996)7
 RocketMan
RocketMan (1997)8
 Apollo 13: Survival
Apollo 13: Survival (2024)9
 In the Shadow of the Moon
In the Shadow of the Moon (2007)10

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Influenced By

  1. Marooned (1969)
    "Depicting astronauts stranded in space, this film's themes of survival and rescue closely parallel the real-life events of Apollo 13. The movie was directly referenced in "Apollo 13," particularly in a scene where Marilyn Lovell has a nightmare about her husband being lost in space, influenced by her viewing of "Marooned."" Movie Connections IMDb
  2. For All Mankind (1989)
    "This documentary, composed of NASA footage from the Apollo missions, offers an authentic look at space travel. Its realistic portrayal of astronaut experiences influenced the visual and narrative style of "Apollo 13."" For All Mankind %28film%29 Wikipedia
  3. Houston, We've Got a Problem (1974)
    "A made-for-TV movie about the Apollo 13 mission, it focused on the crises in Mission Control. While dramatized, it provided an early cinematic depiction of the events that "Apollo 13" would later portray." Houston%2C We%27ve Got a Problem Wikipedia
  4. The Right Stuff (1983)
    "This film chronicles the early days of the U.S. space program and the original Mercury 7 astronauts. Its portrayal of astronaut training and space missions provided a foundational reference for "Apollo 13."" The Right Stuff %28film%29 Wikipedia
  5. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
    "Although more science fiction than historical drama, Stanley Kubrick's film set a high standard for the realistic depiction of space travel, influencing subsequent space-related films, including "Apollo 13."" Movie Connections IMDb

Influenced

  1. First Man (2018)
    "Directed by Damien Chazelle, this biographical drama chronicles Neil Armstrong's journey to becoming the first man on the moon. The film emphasizes the perilous nature of space exploration, a theme central to "Apollo 13."" Space Is Terrifying. Ryan Gosling and Damien Chazelle Prove It in Their New Movie Jeffrey Kluger TIME
  2. Apollo 11 (1996)
    "This television docudrama was developed in response to the positive reception of "Apollo 13." It focuses on the historic Apollo 11 mission, aiming to capture the drama and significance of the event." Apollo 11 %281996 film%29 Wikipedia
  3. RocketMan (1997)
    "A comedic take on space travel, "RocketMan" was conceived with the idea of placing a goofball character in a serious space mission scenario, akin to "Apollo 13." The film's development was directly inspired by the latter's success." RocketMan %281997 film%29 Wikipedia
  4. Apollo 13: Survival (2024)
    "This film offers a new perspective on the infamous 1970 Apollo 13 mission, blending documentary elements with reconstructions. It revisits the harrowing events depicted in the original "Apollo 13" film, highlighting the crew's struggle for survival." Ft source
  5. In the Shadow of the Moon (2007)
    "This documentary features interviews with Apollo astronauts and archival footage, providing insights into NASA's moon missions. While not a direct narrative film, it complements the themes explored in "Apollo 13" by delving into the experiences of those who ventured to the moon." In the Shadow of the Moon %282007 film%29 Wikipedia