Movies About Nasa

From Al Reinert, starring Jim Lovell, Ken Mattingly, Russell Schweickart, Eugene Cernan
Rated Not Rated

For All Mankind is a 1989 award-winning documentary film directed by Al Reinert. It chronicles the Apollo space program and the first humans to travel to the moon, composed of footage taken during the missions and interviews with the astronauts. The film begins with the launch of Apollo 11, the first mission to land on the moon, and follows the other Apollo missions to the moon up until the launch of Apollo 17, the last launch of the program. Throughout the film, the astronauts reflect on the beauty of space, the importance of the mission, and their own personal experiences in space. The film also highlights the camaraderie and friendships between the astronauts, as well as the challenges they faced and overcame in order to complete their mission. For All Mankind is critically acclaimed for its unique storytelling technique and its ability to capture the emotion and magnitude of the Apollo missions.

From Emer Reynolds, starring Frank Drake, Carolyn Porco, John Casani, Lawrence Krauss
Rated PG

The Farthest is a 2017 documentary directed by Emer Reynolds. The film tells the story of the Voyager missions, which were launched in 1977 to explore the outer reaches of our solar system. The documentary follows the mission from launch to its historic encounters with Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, and contains interviews with the scientists and engineers who made the mission possible. Additionally, the film explores the profound philosophical implications of the mission, as the two Voyager probes continue their journey beyond our solar system into interstellar space, carrying with them a Golden Record containing a message of goodwill from humanity. The Farthest is a testament to the incredible achievements of human exploration, and a celebration of the human spirit.

From Todd Douglas Miller, starring Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin, Deke Slayton
Rated G

Apollo 11 is a 2019 American documentary film edited, produced and directed by Todd Douglas Miller. It focuses on the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, which was the first spaceflight that landed humans on the Moon. The film is constructed from a newly-discovered trove of never-before-seen large format 70mm footage and more than 11,000 hours of uncatalogued audio recordings. The film is devoid of narration, relying on archival mission audio and visually recreates the exhilarating and historic event. It chronicles the launch, mission control, and the recovery of the three astronauts who made the trip. It also sheds light on the hard work and dedication of the 400,000 people who worked on the Apollo 11 mission. Through this stunning and moving footage, Apollo 11 offers a fresh perspective on the event that defined an era.

From David Sington, starring Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Eugene Cernan, Michael Collins
Rated PG

In the Shadow of the Moon is a 2007 documentary film directed by David Sington which tells the story of the U.S. space program through the personal accounts of the surviving astronauts who flew on the Apollo missions. It includes interviews with each of the living Apollo astronauts from Eugene Cernan, commander of Apollo 17 and the last man on the Moon, to Neil Armstrong, the first human on the Moon. The film also includes extensive NASA archive footage, much of which has rarely been seen before, to provide a unique and intimate insight into the challenges and triumphs of the Apollo program. In the Shadow of the Moon reveals the personal journeys of these brave individuals, who left their families and the world they knew behind in order to take part in a mission that changed the course of human history.

From Philip Kaufman, starring Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid
Rated PG

The Right Stuff is a 1983 American epic historical drama film directed by Philip Kaufman, and starring Ed Harris, Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, and Dennis Quaid. It follows the original seven Mercury astronauts in their intense training for the first U.S. manned space program, and their struggles to become the first Americans in space. The story evolves from the launch of the first satellites, to the first Gemini flights and the Apollo missions, to the first manned landing on the moon. Along the way, the Mercury astronauts must battle the perception that they are nothing more than test pilots, and must battle the bureaucracy and politics of the space race, as well as their own personal issues. The film also provides a glimpse into the lives of the astronauts and their families, and the heroism and sacrifice that went into America's success in the space race.

From Ron Howard, starring Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise
Rated PG

Apollo 13 is a 1995 American space docudrama film directed by Ron Howard and starring Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, and Ed Harris. The film chronicles the 1970 Apollo 13 lunar mission, the third intended to land on the Moon. En route, an on-board explosion deprives their spacecraft of most of its oxygen supply and electric power, forcing NASA's flight controllers to abort the Moon landing, and turning the mission into a struggle to get the three astronauts home safely. Despite the failure of the mission, the film depicts the heroism and skill of the Apollo 13 crew in overcoming the crisis, and ultimately returning to Earth without loss of life.

From David Fairhead, starring John Aaron, Stephen Bales, Jerry Bostick, James Burke
Rated TV-PG

Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo is a 2017 documentary film by director David Fairhead. It chronicles the story of the unsung heroes of the Apollo space program – the men and women of mission control – who worked tirelessly to ensure the success of the Apollo space missions. Through interviews and archival footage, the film highlights the pioneering spirit, determination, and courage of the mission control team in the face of adversity. It also explores the human cost of the Apollo program, demonstrating how the sacrifices of the team members helped to make the Apollo space missions a success. Additionally, the film celebrates the incredible accomplishments of the mission control team and the role they played in one of humanity's greatest achievements.

From Mark Craig, starring Eugene Cernan, Fred 'Baldy' Baldwin, Alan Bean, Barbara Butler
Rated TV-MA

From Damien Chazelle, starring Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler
Rated PG-13