The Challenger
The Challenger is a Historic Drama film released on 18th March 2013; James Hawes directed the film which stars William Hurt, Brian Dennehy, and Joanne Whalley. The film is based on a true story.
Plot
When the space shuttle Challenger blew up in 1986, it was the most shocking event in the history of American spaceflight. The deaths of seven astronauts, including the first teacher in space Christa McAuliffe, were watched live on television by millions of viewers. But what was more shocking was that the cause of the disaster might never be uncovered. The Challenger is the story of how Richard Feynman, one of America's most famous scientists, helped to discover the cause of a tragedy that stunned America.
Genres & Themes
Cast (8)
William Hurt
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 62
Brian Dennehy
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 74
Joanne Whalley
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 51
Bruce Greenwood
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 56
Kevin McNally
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 56
Henry Goodman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 62
Langley Kirkwood
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
Eve Best
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Production Companies
Science Channel
Erste Weltweit Medien
Pictureshow Productions
The Open University
Erste Weltweit Medien
Pictureshow Productions
The Open University
The Challenger Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Ages At Time of Filming
13% 30-39
13% 40-49
38% 50-59
25% 60-69
13% 70-79
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
25% Female
75% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
100% Neutral/Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature
100% Unknown
The Challenger FAQ
When was The Challenger released?
The Challenger was released 11 years ago, on Monday March 18th, 2013.
Is The Challenger Based on a True Story?
Yes, the film is based on a true story. However, it is very common in these kinds of films for scenes, characters or situations to be changed or fictionalised for dramatic effect. Even when that is the case, the overall story and main characters are based on non-fictional people and events.