Apollo 13

A 1995 American historical drama directed by Ron Howard, the film is based on the true events of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission and adapted from the book "Lost Moon" by astronaut Jim Lovell and Jeffrey Kluger. It follows three astronauts: Commander Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks), Command Module Pilot Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon), and Lunar Module Pilot Fred Haise (Bill Paxton), embarking on America's third lunar mission. Two days into the flight, an oxygen tank explodes, resulting in a loss of electrical power and threatening the crew's survival. With the help of NASA engineers, including Flight Director Gene Kranz (Ed Harris), the team devises innovative solutions to safely return the astronauts to Earth. The film meticulously recreates the mission's technical aspects, including zero-gravity scenes filmed under real microgravity conditions. It received critical acclaim for its accuracy and drama, earning nine Academy Award nominations and grossing over $355 million worldwide.