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Challenger

1990Movie2 h 20 min

DramaTV Movie
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–44%
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–44%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs, comfort or scares.

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Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Glenn Jordan
Written by
George Englund
Produced by
Courtney Pledger, Debbie Robins-de La Bouillerie, George Englund Jr
Music by
David E. Kole

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Facts

February 25, 1990 · 2 h 20 min · Drama, TV Movie

Released
February 25, 1990
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
17 countries

Tropes

Happily Ever Before, Historical Beauty Update, Developing Doomed Characters +4

Q&A

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Questions about Challenger

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Challenger?

Hoopla

In the United States, Challenger is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is Challenger worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.9).

Is Challenger okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.