Apollo 13 lunar mission crisis in 1970, events recreated in this epic historical drama from Ron Howard." /> Skip to main content

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76
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Critic Score

77
Critics' score based on 22 reviews.
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Ron Howard's film of this mission is directed with a single-mindedness and attention to detail that makes it riveting.Full Review

Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times

You can know every glitch that made this such a dangerous mission, and Apollo 13 will still have you by the throat. [30 June 1995]Full Review

Elvis Mitchell
The New York Times

Perhaps the most impressive feat of this film is sustaining white-knuckle tension even though the chain of events is well-known.Full Review

James Berardinelli
ReelViews

"The Right Stuff" will endure as the more ambitious movie, but this book-faithful, 2-hour team effort shrewdly keeps its eye on the ball.Full Review

Staff [Not Credited]
USA Today

Apollo 13 is humanized by Hanks's reassuring portrait in courage, by Harris's nicotine-stained fingers and Quinlan's lacquered French twist.Full Review

Rita Kempley
Washington Post
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