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The Challenger Disaster

PG-131h 30m2013James Hawes
IMDb: 7.2/10Rotten: 92%
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When the space shuttle Challenger blew up in 1986, it was the most shocking event in the history of American spaceflight. The deaths of seven astronauts, including the first teacher in space Christa McAuliffe, were watched live on television by millions of viewers. But what was more shocking was that the cause of the disaster might never be uncovered. The Challenger is the story of how Richard Feynman, one of America's most famous scientists, helped to discover the cause of a tragedy that stunned America.

ThrillerDramaHistoryTV Movie
NasaInvestigationDisasterSpace ShuttleFeynmannChallenger Tragedy

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What is The Challenger Disaster (2013) about?

When the space shuttle Challenger blew up in 1986, it was the most shocking event in the history of American spaceflight. The deaths of seven astronauts, including the first teacher in space Christa McAuliffe, were watched live on television by millions of viewers. But what was more shocking was that the cause of the disaster might never be uncovered. The Challenger is the story of how Richard…

Who stars in The Challenger Disaster?

The Challenger Disaster stars William Hurt (Richard Feynman), Bruce Greenwood (General Kutyna), Joanne Whalley (Gweneth Feynman), Brian Dennehy (Rogers), Eve Best (Sally Ride). The film was directed by James Hawes.

How long is The Challenger Disaster?

The Challenger Disaster has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2013. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Challenger Disaster worth watching?

The Challenger Disaster holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Thriller, Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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