The Challenger Disaster
2013, English. Directed by James Hawes.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- James HawesDirector
- William HurtRichard Feynman
- Bruce GreenwoodGeneral Kutyna
- Joanne WhalleyGweneth Feynman
- Brian DennehyRogers
- Eve BestSally Ride
- Kevin McNallyLawrence Mulloy
- Henry GoodmanDr. Weiss
- Langley KirkwoodAvionics Engineer
- Nick BoraineSRB Engineer
- Meganne YoungMichelle Feynman
- Danny KeoghHead Of Recovery
- Sean Cameron MichaelJudson Lovingood
Details
- Released
- 18 March 2013
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Kate Gartside
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The Challenger Disaster: quick answers
Is The Challenger Disaster worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 132 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Challenger Disaster?
The Challenger Disaster runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Challenger Disaster have a post-credits scene?
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The Challenger Disaster parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Challenger Disaster is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Challenger Disaster on?
The Challenger Disaster isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 March 2013. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Challenger Disaster?
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Who directed The Challenger Disaster?
The Challenger Disaster (2013) was directed by James Hawes and stars William Hurt, Bruce Greenwood, Joanne Whalley.