Is Apollo 13 appropriate for children?

# Apollo 13 - Parent Guide This PG drama tells the true story of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission and the astronauts' struggle to return home safely after technical problems. It's educational and thrilling with no violence, language, or sexual content, making it appropriate for most children ages 10+, though younger children might find some tense moments challenging.

What age is Apollo 13 suitable for?

Our verdict for Apollo 13 is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Apollo 13 safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1995

Rating

Genre

Drama, History

Synopsis

The true story of technical troubles that scuttle the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970, risking the lives of astronaut Jim Lovell and his crew, with the failed journey turning into a thrilling saga of heroism. Drifting more than 200,000 miles from Earth, the astronauts work furiously with the ground crew to avert tragedy.

Cast

Tom Hanks

Jim Lovell

Bill Paxton

Fred Haise

Kevin Bacon

Jack Swigert

Gary Sinise

Ken Mattingly

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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