Apollo 13

Film Club - Apollo 13 (PG)

Sit back in the UK's largest planetarium for a cinema screening of this iconic movie classic.

  • 21st Mar 2025
  • "Houston, we have a problem"
  • 30th Anniversary Screening
  • True Story of Heroism
  • Academy Award Winner
  • Star-studded Cast
  • Uses Real NASA Footage
  • PG

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  1. Apollo 13

    Join us for a special 30th-anniversary screening of the critically acclaimed film "Apollo 13." Directed by Ron Howard and featuring an all-star cast led by Tom Hanks, this Oscar-winning movie brings to life the harrowing true story of the Apollo 13 mission.

    Experience the incredible bravery, teamwork, and ingenuity of NASA's astronauts and ground crew as they navigate one of the most extraordinary crises in space history.

    With its realistic portrayal of space travel, memorable performances, and the iconic catchphrase "Houston, we have a problem," "Apollo 13" is not just a film—it's an inspiring journey of human spirit and resilience.

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True story of the moon-bound mission that developed severe trouble and the men that rescued it with skill and dedication.

  • Doors - 20:30
  • Film starts - 21:00
  • Film ends - 23:15

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Home Planets gallery with visitors
National Space Centre

Why not add...

Prior to the Film Club screening our Space Lates event runs 18:00-21:00.

With lots of talks, workshops, and an opportunity to explore the main floor galleries this is a great way to see the Centre, and discover more about current missions, space anniversaries, and future developments in the industry.

You can add a Space Lates ticket, ending your night with this Film Club screening.

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FAQs

PG - PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Parents should consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children.

There are 400 free car parking spaces available on site and there is a bus stop to the 54 route within a few minutes’ walk of the Centre (please check times on their website). 

No, the screening is hosted in the UK’s largest planetarium.

No, all tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Free Carer tickets can be booked with any disabled ticket purchased for Film Club. If you have any access needs just add them upon check out when booking and we can reserve wheelchair spaces and/or accessible seating (situated at the rear of the Planetarium with easy access to all emergency exits). You will need to bring proof of PIP/DLA on the night for the free Carer ticket.

No, this movie was not made to be projected in a fulldome format, but we will be using our huge cinema screen in the dome.