The Challenger Disaster
2019, English. Directed by Nathan VonMinden.
The most tragic disaster in American space history... and they saw it coming.
On the eve of the Challenger explosion in 1986 one engineer goes to the extreme to stop the launch. This hot-headed engineer makes a desperate race against the clock to call off the billion dollar multi-delayed Challenger launch, convinced the O-ring seals will fail and kill everyone on board. The Company, Marshall Space Flight and NASA made a business decision. He made a human decision.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 25 January 2019
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nathan VonMinden
- Budget
- $175K
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The Challenger Disaster is based on a true story.
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The Challenger Disaster: quick answers
Is The Challenger Disaster worth watching?
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How long is The Challenger Disaster?
The Challenger Disaster runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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 in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Challenger Disaster on?
The Challenger Disaster is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and History Vault in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Challenger Disaster?
If you liked The Challenger Disaster, try The Challenger Disaster, The Right Stuff, Richard Jewell.
Who directed The Challenger Disaster?
The Challenger Disaster (2019) was directed by Nathan VonMinden and stars Eric Hanson, Dean Cain, Glenn Morshower.
What is The Challenger Disaster based on?
The Challenger Disaster is based on a true story.