Apollo 13

Directed by Ron Howard, this gripping space drama chronicles the harrowing true story of NASA’s ill-fated lunar mission. Starring Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, and Bill Paxton, the film captures the intense struggle of the astronauts as they work to survive after an onboard explosion jeopardizes their return to Earth. The movie was nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning two for Best Film Editing and Best Sound. For those interested, it can be viewed on Soap2day for free.