Apollo 13 (1995)
A true story of technical failures turns into a relentless, gritty fight for survival in space.
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.
How intense is Apollo 13?
Apollo 13 has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. Rated PG.
What Apollo 13 feels like
- Tone
- tensesuspensefulearnestepicgritty
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily night
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Apollo 13
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Apollo 13 for you?
Is Apollo 13 scary?
No. Apollo 13 is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Apollo 13 gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Apollo 13 sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Apollo 13 OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Apollo 13?
Apollo 13 runs 2h 20m.
Where can I stream Apollo 13?
Apollo 13 is streaming on Netflix and MGM+.
Does Apollo 13 have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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