The Challenger_
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.
Starring
William Hurt, Bruce Greenwood, Joanne Whalley
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Challenger was released 13 years ago in 2013.
Overview
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, inc...
The Challenger is a Thriller, Drama, History film with a runtime of 1h 30m.
CAST (20)
William Hurt
Richard Feynman
Bruce Greenwood
General Kutyna
Joanne Whalley
Gweneth Feynman
Brian Dennehy
Rogers
Eve Best
Sally Ride
Kevin McNally
Lawrence Mulloy
Henry Goodman
Dr. Weiss
Langley Kirkwood
Avionics Engineer
Nick Boraine
SRB Engineer
Meganne Young
Michelle Feynman
Danny Keogh
Head Of Recovery
Sean Cameron Michael
Judson Lovingood
Robert Hobbs
Allan J. Macdonald
Stephen Jennings
Neil Armstrong
Nicholas Pauling
Bill Graham
Adam Neill
Blade Engineer
Stevel Marc
Taxi Driver
Graham Hopkins
Reporter #1
DP
Dana Prophet
Reporter #2
Clayton Boyd
Reporter #3
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (124 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Challenger about?
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.
How long is The Challenger?
The Challenger has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in The Challenger?
The cast of The Challenger includes William Hurt, Bruce Greenwood, Joanne Whalley, Brian Dennehy, Eve Best.
What is the rating of The Challenger?
The Challenger has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 124 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Thriller
Drama
History
TV Movie
