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1. Armageddon (1998)
PG-13 | 151 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
After discovering that an asteroid the size of Texas will impact Earth in less than a month, NASA recruits a misfit team of deep-core drillers to save the planet.
Director: Michael Bay | Stars: Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler
Votes: 452,158 | Gross: $201.57M
2. Apollo 13 (I) (1995)
PG | 140 min | Adventure, Drama, History
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.
Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise
Votes: 316,761 | Gross: $173.84M
3. First Man (2018)
PG-13 | 141 min | Biography, Drama, History
A look at the life of the 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.
Director: Damien Chazelle | Stars: Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler
Votes: 202,924 | Gross: $44.94M
4. The Right Stuff (1983)
PG | 193 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
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 preferred.
Director: Philip Kaufman | Stars: Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid
Votes: 65,550 | Gross: $21.50M
5. Slacker (1990)
R | 97 min | Comedy, Drama
A day in the life of Austin, Texas as the camera roams from place to place and provides a brief look at the overeducated, the social misfits, the outcasts and the oddballs.
Director: Richard Linklater | Stars: Richard Linklater, Rudy Basquez, Jean Caffeine, Jan Hockey
Votes: 23,592 | Gross: $1.23M
6. SpaceCamp (1986)
PG | 107 min | Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi
The young attendees of a space camp find themselves in space for real when their shuttle is accidentally launched into orbit.
Director: Harry Winer | Stars: Kate Capshaw, Lea Thompson, Kelly Preston, Larry B. Scott
Votes: 15,896 | Gross: $9.70M
7. Challenger: The Final Flight (2020)
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, History
Four-part docuseries on the 1986 Challenger space shuttle disaster, unpacking an indelible moment for a generation of Americans.
Stars: June Scobee Rodgers, William Harwood, John Zarrella, Frederick D. Gregory
Votes: 7,980
8. Return to Space (2022)
TV-MA | 128 min | Documentary
Offering rare inside access to NASA and SpaceX, this is the thrilling story of the nearly 20 year journey to send American astronauts back to space aboard U.S. rockets, from filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin.
Directors: Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi | Stars: Elon Musk, Bob Behnken, Douglas Hurley, Jim Bridenstine
Votes: 5,704
9. Houston, We Have a Problem! (2016)
88 min | Documentary, History
Explores the myth of the secret multi-billion-dollar deal behind America's purchase of Yugoslavia's clandestine space program in the early 1960s.
Director: Ziga Virc | Stars: Slavoj Zizek, Josip Broz Tito, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson
Votes: 3,656
10. Space (1985)
780 min | Drama
A 13-hour mini-series detailing James A. Michner's fictional account of the American space program from the years after World War II to the Apollo landings on the moon in the early 1970s.
Stars: James Garner, Susan Anspach, Blair Brown, Bruce Dern
Votes: 260
11. The Last Man on the Moon (2014)
TV-MA | 95 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography
When Apollo astronaut Gene Cernan stepped off the moon in December 1972 he left his footprints and his daughter's initials in the lunar dust. Only now is he ready to share his epic but deeply personal story of fulfillment, love, and loss.
Director: Mark Craig | Stars: Eugene Cernan, Fred 'Baldy' Baldwin, Alan Bean, Barbara Butler
Votes: 3,573 | Gross: $0.05M
12. Chasing the Moon (2019)
342 min | Documentary, History
Fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the moon landing, blending scientific innovation, political maneuvering, media frenzy, visionary zeal, and personal stories in the space race.
Stars: Buzz Aldrin, Mike Collins, Frank Borman, Bill Anders
Votes: 802
13. Moonshot (2009 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 90 min | Drama, History
The story leading up to the July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 moon landing launch.
Director: Richard Dale | Stars: Daniel Lapaine, James Marsters, Andrew Lincoln, Nigel Whitmey
Votes: 579
14. When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions (2008)
TV-G | 48 min | Documentary, History
Narrated by award-winning actor Gary Sinise, WHEN WE LEFT EARTH is the incredible story of humankind's greatest adventure, as it happened, told by the people who were there. From the early ... See full summary »
Stars: Gene Kranz, Gary Sinise, Jim Lovell, Eugene Cernan
Votes: 2,047
15. Ignition (2001)
R | 99 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
A web of intrigue and conspiracy lies beneath the euphoria as the U.S. is about to put a man on the moon for the first time in over thirty years.
Director: Yves Simoneau | Stars: Bill Pullman, Lena Olin, Colm Feore, Peter Kent
Votes: 1,091
16. The Flat Earth Conspiracy (2014 Video)
89 min | Documentary, History
This movie attempts to prove that the earth is flat. Arguments used are not scientifically proven unfortunately.
Stars: Buzz Aldrin, Bill Anders, Neil Armstrong, Alan Bean
Votes: 29
17. RichPlanet TV (2009– )
Documentary, History, News
Independent researcher Richard D. Hall investigates all manner of topics, from the U.S space programme and manufactured terrorism to UFO sightings and unsolved crimes.
Stars: Richard D. Hall, Andrew Johnson, Nick Kollerstrom, Neil Sanders
Votes: 71
18. Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo (2017)
TV-PG | 101 min | Documentary, History
At the heart of the Apollo program was the special team in Mission Control who put a man on the moon and helped create the future.
Director: David Fairhead | Stars: John Aaron, Stephen Bales, Jerry Bostick, James Burke
Votes: 1,696
19. The Saturn V Story (2014)
52 min | Documentary, History
With the accolade of flying 24 men to the Moon, the Saturn V will always be considered one of Mankind's greatest technological achievements. This inspirational film reveals the colossal challenges NASA faced to make it fly.
Directors: Elliot Weaver, Zander Weaver | Stars: David Baker, Nigel Bannister, Mike Cruise, Anu Ojha
Votes: 430
20. 8 Days: To the Moon and Back (2019 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 90 min | Documentary, Drama
Eight days, three hours, 18 minutes, 35 seconds. That's the total duration of the most important and celebrated space mission ever flown - Apollo 11 - when we first stepped foot on the moon... See full summary »
Director: Anthony Philipson | Stars: Patrick Kennedy, Jack Tarlton, Rufus Wright
Votes: 653
21. Failure Is Not an Option (2003 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 90 min | Documentary, History
A history of the U.S. manned space program from Mercury to Apollo 17, as seen by the men of Mission Control.
Directors: Rushmore DeNooyer, Kirk Wolfinger | Stars: Gene Kranz, James Doolittle, Christopher Kraft, Robert Seamans
Votes: 139
22. Footprints on the Moon: Apollo 11 (1969)
G | 95 min | Documentary, History
Theatrically released documentary on the Apollo 11 moon landing, issued barely two months after its completion, combining footage from Houston's Space Center, Florida's Cape Kennedy, and aboard the shuttle itself.
Director: Bill Gibson | Stars: Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Mike Collins, Pierre Jalbert
Votes: 40
23. What Happened on the Moon? - An Investigation Into Apollo (2000 Video)
225 min | Documentary
An in-depth British breakdown of how NASA never had the technology to overcome putting a man on on the moon or anywhere further than low orbit from the Apollo moon missions even today with ... See full summary »
Director: David S. Percy | Stars: Ronnie Stronge, H.J.P. Arnold, Mary Bennett, Ian Crawford
Votes: 88
24. Apollo Astronauts: Training NASA's Moon Men (2015)
52 min | Documentary
This documentary film tells the incredible story of how NASA trained America's best pilots to fly to the Moon, and take one giant leap for Mankind.
Directors: Elliot Weaver, Zander Weaver
Votes: 87
25. Apollo 13: To the Edge and Back (1994 TV Movie)
82 min | Documentary
Apollo 13 was supposed to be the third human spacecraft to successfully land on the moon and return home safely, when, 250,000 miles from earth, these words pierced the vastness of space: "... See full summary »
Directors: Noel Buckner, Rob Whittlesey | Stars: John Aaron, Amr Abdulgalil, Fred Haise, Mary Haise
Votes: 107
26. NASA: Triumph and Tragedy (2009– )
Documentary
Documentary series offering audiences a unique chance to glimpse an astronaut's view of spaceflight.
Stars: Alisdair Simpson, Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell
Votes: 41
27. Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13 (1996 Video)
58 min | Documentary
The making of the motion picture "Apollo 13".
Director: Lagniappe | Stars: Jim Lovell, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Tom Hanks
Votes: 127
28. Was It Only a Paper Moon? (1997)
88 min | Documentary, History
Investigative reporter James Collier examines alleged anomalies of NASA's Apollo missions.
Stars: James M. Collier, Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Alan Bean
Votes: 26
29. Spaceflight (1985– )
226 min | Documentary
A history of space flight.
Stars: Martin Sheen, Jim Lovell, Walter Cronkite, Chuck Yeager
Votes: 60
30. Columbia Sportswear, Intuitive Machines and Sarafina Nance Team Up to Support Women in STEM Fields (2023)
2 min | Short, Adventure, News
Columbia, together with Intuitive Machines and Sarafina Nance, share the common goal of supporting more women pursuing STEM fields. The hope is that we can go further than mankind has ever gone before, together as humankind.
Star: Sarafina Nance
31. Project Apollo: Manned Flight to the Moon (1963)
12 min | Documentary, Animation, Short
A detailed animated preview of NASA's first manned moon mission.
32. Apollo Zero (2009)
60 min | Documentary, Fantasy, History
Stars: Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Alan Bean, Eugene Cernan
Votes: 48
33. The Mighty Saturns Part II: The Saturn V (2004 Video)
41 min | Documentary, History
The history, development and testing, specifications, accomplishments, and launch footage of the world's largest heavy-lift space launch vehicle, the Saturn V moon rocket.
Stars: John Willyard, Ed Buckbee
Votes: 9
34. Apollo 13: The Inside Story (2006 TV Movie)
51 min | Documentary
Director: Tom Whitter | Stars: Sean Pertwee, Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, Sy Liebergot
Votes: 15
36. The NASA Moon and Mars Landing Hoaxes (2015 Video)
40 min | Documentary, Short, History
Stars: Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Eugene Cernan, Roger B. Chaffee
Votes: 41
37. The Mighty Saturns Part I: The Early Saturns (2003 Video)
Documentary, History
The history, development, specifications, accomplishments, and launch footage of America's first heavy-lift space launch vehicles, the Saturn I and Saturn IB rockets.
Stars: John Willyard, Ed Buckbee, Jay Foster, Bob Lindstrom
Votes: 8
38. John Glenn: A Life of Service (2013 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 57 min | Documentary, Biography
Biography of American space pioneer and public servant John Glenn.
Stars: Dave Shropshire, Jay Barbree, Gen. John Dailey, John Glenn
39. The Eagle Has Landed: The Lunar Module Story (1989)
29 min | Documentary, Short
The conception, design, and manufacture of the Lunar Module spacecraft, and its pivotal role in landing Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the Moon.
Stars: Sam Avati, Manning Dandridge, Joe Gavin, Robert Gilruth
40.
The Baron (1966–1967)
Episode:
The Island
(1967)
TV-PG | 49 min | Crime, Drama
While being held on a blacklisted freighter, Mannering and Cordelia discover that the ship's crew is part of a plot to knock an American space capsule out of orbit, retrieve the spacecraft ... See full summary »
Director: Gordon Flemyng | Stars: Steve Forrest, Sue Lloyd, Dudley Sutton, Reginald Marsh
Votes: 27
41.
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993–1997)
Episode:
Pilot
(1993)
TV-PG | 93 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
After Clark gets a job at the Daily Planet, he joins Lois in investigating space shuttle sabotage, which he must thwart as Superman.
Director: Robert Butler | Stars: Dean Cain, Teri Hatcher, Lane Smith, Michael Landes
Votes: 605
42.
The Powers of Matthew Star (1982–1983)
Episode:
36 Hours
(1983)
46 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Parkland Space Center takes over guidance control for the space shuttle landing. Terrorists attack and steal the guidance module. The center has 36 hours to recover the module before the shuttle crashes. Wymore calls in Matt and Walt.
Director: Barry Crane | Stars: Peter Barton, James Karen, Louis Gossett Jr., Scott Hylands
Votes: 42
43.
Frontline (1983– )
Episode:
The Nazi Connection
(1987)
TV-MA | Documentary, News
At the end of World War II, some German rocket scientists had their war records "sanitized" so they could be brought to the United States as part of "Project Paperclip", where they became a vital part of the American space program.
Stars: Judy Woodruff, Larry Lewman, Wernher von Braun
Votes: 12
44.
Nova (1974– )
Episode:
Back to the Moon
(2019)
TV-PG | 54 min | Documentary
Fifty years after humans first stepped foot on the moon, engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs engage in new discoveries to make life on the moon a reality.
Director: James Wright | Stars: Eric Meyers, Angel Abbud-Madrid, Timiebi Aganaba-Jeanty, Isaac Asimov
Votes: 68
45.
Nova (1974– )
Episode:
Sputnik Declassified
(2007)
TV-PG | Documentary
Nova examines the goals of the highly secretive American space program prior to Sputnik. The Eisenhower Administration's covert objectives in space gave the impression that the Soviets had a commanding lead in space technology.
Director: Rushmore DeNooyer | Star: Neil Ross
Votes: 31
46.
For the Love of... (1997–1998)
Episode:
Lunar Conspiracy
(1997)
Talk-Show
Investigative journalist journalist Jon Ronson leads a panel discussion about lunar conspiracies. Some of the panellists believe that the Apollo landings were hoaxed, while others have different ideas about what is going on up there.
Director: Ian Lorimer | Stars: Jon Ronson, David S. Percy, Barry Reynolds, Matthew Williams
47.
Kennedy (2023)
Episode:
The Torch Has Passed (January 1961 - December 1961)
(2023)
Documentary, Biography, History
The youngest President ever elected, Kennedy faces the height of the Cold War and a national civil rights crisis.
Director: Ashton Gleckman | Stars: John F. Kennedy, Conan O'Brien, Chris Matthews, Charles K. Ross
Votes: 29
48.
Kennedy (2023)
Episode:
Crisis (January 1962 - October 1962)
(2023)
Documentary, Biography, History
After Nuclear weapons are placed 90 miles from the Florida coast in Cuba, Kennedy faces his ultimate trial, the most dangerous moment in human history.
Director: Ashton Gleckman | Stars: Peter Coyote, John F. Kennedy, Andrew Cohen, Richard Lipsey
Votes: 28
49.
Days That Shook the World (2003–2005)
Episode:
Wright Brothers First Flight/Apollo Moon Landing
(2003)
Documentary, History
Profiles of two ground breaking days in aviation. The first powered, manned flight by the Wight Brothers in Kitty Hawk North Carolina and the landing of Apollo 11 on the moon.
Director: Carl Hindmarch | Stars: Ian Holm, Tim Askew, Bill Dobbins, Graeme Edler
Votes: 18
50.
Pan Am (2011–2012)
Episode:
Eastern Exposure
(2011)
TV-PG | 41 min | Drama, History, Romance
After a last minute change sends the crew on a flight to Rangoon, a routine courier mission for Kate turns harrowing as she struggles to make a drop by the deadline. Meanwhile, Maggie takes... See full summary »
Director: Thomas Schlamme | Stars: Christina Ricci, Margot Robbie, Michael Mosley, Karine Vanasse
Votes: 302