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Christa McAuliffe: Reach for the Stars

2006·Movie
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, everyday modern life, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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The amazing story of NASA's Teacher in Space, Christa McAuliffe - and the impact her death had on her family and the nation - watching in horror as space shuttle Challenger exploded on January 28th 1986. Narrated by Susan Sarandon, music by Carly Simon.
Historical DocumentarySpace ExplorationTragic EventBiographical ProfileNational MourningFamily ImpactEducationalEmotional ResonancePoignant Tribute

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Christa McAuliffe: Reach for the Stars legally?

Christa McAuliffe: Reach for the Stars is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Christa McAuliffe: Reach for the Stars worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Christa McAuliffe: Reach for the Stars rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

Is Christa McAuliffe: Reach for the Stars based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Christa McAuliffe: Reach for the Stars in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Christa McAuliffe: Reach for the Stars?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Christa McAuliffe: Reach for the Stars in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.