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Apollo 13
Movie (1995)
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.
Movie (1995)
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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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
Includes oblique sexual references, a suggestive beer bottle demonstration, and a brief shower scene.
Violence & Gore
An explosion and fire occur on the spaceship, and characters are placed in high-stakes peril.
Profanity
Occasional swearing includes terms like s--t, damn, bitch, ass, goddamn, piss, hell, and gypsy.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Characters drink at a party and employees smoke cigarettes and cigars indoors at mission control.
Frightening Scenes
The movie contains very tense sequences with characters in serious peril, angry shouting, and family members following distressing news coverage.
Other things to know
NASA logos are frequently visible, along with mentions of Con Edison and Hershey's bars.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The film highlights teamwork, perseverance, courage, and how working together helps solve problems.
Role models
The astronauts and mission control team are portrayed as resourceful, heroic, and brave.
Representation
NASA workers are depicted as White men, while women have stereotypical roles as worried wives and daughters.
Learning
The characters demonstrate how to solve complex scientific and mathematical problems under pressure.
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Parent Reviews(2)
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kevin
18 April 2026 at 20:53
PS - see other reviews for details ( no nudity but problematic) to be skipped.
kevin
18 April 2026 at 20:51
It is to be noted that there is a shower seen with some sounds as well other sexual reference. (see other reviewsZ)