Hidden Figures
Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe
Three female African-American mathematicians play a pivotal role in astronaut John Glenn's launch into orbit while dealing with racial and gender discrimination.
Why you'll love it
The story of three African-American women mathematicians at NASA who played a crucial role in the success of the early space missions, including Apollo.
The Right Stuff
Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris
The U.S. space program's development from the breaking of the sound barrier to selection of the Mercury 7 astronauts, from a group of test pilots with a more seat-of-the-pants approach than the program's more cautious engineers pr...
Why you'll love it
An epic tale of the early days of the U.S. space program, highlighting the astronauts who participated in the Mercury and Apollo missions.
Apollo 13
Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon
NASA must devise a strategy to return Apollo 13 to Earth safely after the spacecraft undergoes massive internal damage putting the lives of the three astronauts on board in jeopardy.
Why you'll love it
A gripping portrayal of the real-life Apollo 13 mission, showcasing the challenges and teamwork involved in space exploration.
Gravity
Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Ed Harris
Dr Ryan Stone, an engineer on her first space mission, and Matt Kowalski, an astronaut on his final expedition, have to survive in space after they are hit by debris while spacewalking.
Why you'll love it
A visually stunning thriller about astronauts stranded in space, capturing the dangers and isolation of space travel, though not directly about Apollo.
First Man
Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke
A look back at the life of astronaut Neil Armstrong and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.
Why you'll love it
A biographical drama about Neil Armstrong, focusing on the years leading up to the Apollo 11 mission and the personal sacrifices made.