Back to All Events

APOLLO 13 at The Planetarium


  • The Planetarium 1 Millennium Square, Anchor Road England, BS1 5DB United Kingdom (map)
‘Apollo 13’ beautifully evokes recent history in ways that resonate strongly today […] Absolutely thrilling, [it] unfolds with perfect immediacy, drawing viewers into the nail-biting suspense of a spellbinding true story
— Janet Maslin (New York Times)

DOORS: 21:40 | FILM STARTS 22:00

Take your seats in Bristol’s incredible Planetarium at We The Curious for an unforgettable film experience!

Explore the Planetarium’s Space exhibition before the screening and see if you’re cut out for a life in space, have a drink then recline in this unique screening space, as the lights dim and your journey begins…

Our March 2022 screenings at the Planetarium continue with another classic biopic, Apollo 13, based on the remarkable true story of the NASA moon landing attempt that became a harrowing rescue mission.

About The Film

1995 | PG | 140 mins

The Apollo 13 mission, led by Commander Jim Lovell, is supposed to be making a landing on the Moon. However, when their spacecraft malfunctions, the mission becomes a fight for survival, waged by both the NASA team back on Earth and by the three astronauts stranded in space.

About The Location

The Planetarium at We The Curious is the Festival’s destination for space and sci-fi films on the big screen. Situated on Millennium Square, the UK’s first 3D Planetarium provides an immersive film experience unlike any other.

See This Venue

Watch the Official Trailer

TICKETS

More Information

• When you arrive at We The Curious, please go to the side entrance of the building, next to the Planetarium sphere in Millenium Square, not We The Curious' main entrance.

• Millennium Square car park is a safe and secure 24hr car park adjacent to We The Curious. Named by the AA as one of the best places in the UK to park your car, it is an underground car park, open 24 hours a day with on site security.

• We The Curious is close to many city centre bus stops. The closest train station is Bristol Temple Meads.

• Wherever possible, we encourage walking or using public transport to travel to our events.


• The Planetarium is accessed via the entrance on Millennium Square. There is lift access from this point to the Planetarium itself, with level access in the Space Gallery.

• If you require a wheelchair space in the Planetarium, please contact us in advance as spaces are limited.

• If you are attending an event as a carer for a disabled guest, then you are entitled to free access. Please select the relevant ticket and bring appropriate proof of eligibility such as proof of blue badge, access card, cinema for all card, letter from a professional or evidence of DLA/PIP. If you are uncertain, please contact us.

• Subtitles: please contact us if you require a film to be screened with subtitles. Many of our screenings can accommodate subtitles, however this varies depending on the film.




• We cannot guarantee access before the stated doors time on your ticket, so advise you arrive as close to this time as possible.

• Please do not consume food not purchased on the premises in the Planetarium.


•Guests will be able to explore the Planetarium's Space Gallery prior to the start of the film.