First-Time Viewing

Challenger

Release Date:February 25, 1990

Running Time:140 min

Genres:Drama, TV Movie

Director

Cast

Karen Allen Barry Bostwick Julie Fulton Richard Jenkins Brian Kerwin Joe Morton Keone Young Raye Birk James Monroe Black Angela Bassett Elizabeth Kemp Jeanne Mori

Top billed cast (via TMDB).

Synopsis

A profile of the astronauts, crew, and civilians who were involved in the January 28, 1986 flight of the spaceship, Challenger, that resulted in its explosion upon takeoff. The center point of the film is the safety inspections and arguments surrounding the use of the o-rings that ultimately were blamed for the explosion.

Where to watch

Rent