Directed by:
Ron Howard
Written by:
William Broyles Jr.
Al Reinert
Based on the book by:
Jim Lovell
Jeffrey Kluger
Genre:
Adventure | Drama | History
Runtime:
140 mins
Plot:
NASA must devise a strategy to return Apollo 13 to Earth safely after the spacecraft undergoes massive internal damage putting the lives of the three astronauts on board in jeopardy.
Release Date:
June 30, 1995
Reception:
Wins
- Best Achievement in Film Editing | Mike Hill, Daniel P. Hanley
- Best Achievement in Sound | Rick Dior, Steve Pederson, Scott Millan, David MacMillan
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture of the Year | Brian Grazer
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Ed Harris
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Kathleen Quinlan
- Best Adapted Screenplay | William Broyles Jr., Al Reinert
- Best Achievement in Production Design | Michael Corenblith, Merideth Boswell
- Best Achievement in Music, Original Score | James Horner
- Best Achievement in Visual Effects | Robert Legato, Michael Kanfer, Leslie Ekker, Matt Sweeney
Wins
- Best Production Design | Michael Corenblith
- Best Special Visual Effects | Robert Legato, Michael Kanfer, Leslie Ekker, Matt Sweeney
Nominations
- Best Cinematography | Dean Cundey
- Best Editing | Mike Hill, Daniel P. Hanley
- Best Sound | Rick Dior, Steve Pederson, Scott Millan, David MacMillan
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Ed Harris
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Kathleen Quinlan
- Best Director – Motion Picture | Ron Howard
Wins
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast
- Outstanding Male Actor in a Supporting Role | Ed Harris
Nominations
- Best Edited Feature Film | Mike Hill, Daniel P. Hanley
Nominations
- Achievement in Cinematography | Dean Cundey
Wins
- Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | Ron Howard
Wins
- Outstanding Producer of Motion Pictures | Brian Grazer, Todd Hallowell
Nominations
- Best Adapted Screenplay | William Broyles Jr., Al Reinert