
The Challenger Disaster
Thriller · Drama · History
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, 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.
Top Cast


William Hurt
William Hurt
Richard Feynman
William Hurt
Richard Feynman


Bruce Greenwood
Bruce Greenwood
General Kutyna
Bruce Greenwood
General Kutyna


Joanne Whalley
Joanne Whalley
Gweneth Feynman
Joanne Whalley
Gweneth Feynman


Brian Dennehy
Brian Dennehy
Rogers
Brian Dennehy
Rogers


Eve Best
Eve Best
Sally Ride
Eve Best
Sally Ride


Kevin McNally
Kevin McNally
Lawrence Mulloy
Kevin McNally
Lawrence Mulloy


Henry Goodman
Henry Goodman
Dr. Weiss
Henry Goodman
Dr. Weiss


Langley Kirkwood
Langley Kirkwood
Avionics Engineer
Langley Kirkwood
Avionics Engineer


Nick Boraine
Nick Boraine
SRB Engineer
Nick Boraine
SRB Engineer


Meganne Young
Meganne Young
Michelle Feynman
Meganne Young
Michelle Feynman
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