Thriller,TV Movie,Drama,History
United Kingdom,United States of America
The Challenger is a 2020 American drama film directed by Nathan VonMinden, which tells the true story of the 1986 space shuttle Challenger disaster. The film examines the events leading up to the launch of the Challenger, the fateful day of the launch, and the aftermath of the explosion.
The story centers on Richard Feynman, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist who is appointed to the Presidential Commission tasked with investigating the disaster. Feynman is initially hesitant to take on the assignment as he feels it will be a whitewash, but he is ultimately persuaded to join the team. As Feynman delves into the investigation, he uncovers a web of misinformation, bureaucratic mismanagement, and a corporate culture that prioritized profits over safety.
The film features a talented cast of actors, including William Hurt as Feynman, Bruce Greenwood as NASA administrator John Young, and Brian d'Arcy James as astronaut Richard Scobee. The Challenger is a powerful and thought-provoking drama that combines historical accuracy with emotional depth, and offers a sobering look at a tragic moment in American history.
