“‘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”
DOORS: 21:15 | FILM STARTS 21:30
We’re over the moon (pun intended) to present another stellar series of space and sci-fi screenings at the Planetarium at We The Curious for 2025!
Explore the Planetarium’s space gallery before the screening and see if you’re cut out for a life in space, then recline in this unique screening space. As the lights dim, your journey will begin with a tour of the Solar System in a Planetarium star show - the perfect way to set the scene for your film…
Our double bill of Ron Howard films continues with a double milestone. Not only is his Oscar-winning biopic Apollo 13 turning 30 this year, but we’re screening it on the 55th anniversary of the launch of the real-life mission. It’s a remarkable adaptation of a nail-biting true story, that deserves to be seen on the Planetarium’s big screen!
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.
Contains mild threat, mild language
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 that will take you out of this world!
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Getting Here
When you arrive at We The Curious, please go to the side entrance of the building, directly behind the Planetarium sphere in Millenium Square, not We The Curious' main entrance. The what3words reference is fonts.frost.couches
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.
Accessibility
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 and the notice given.
Venue & Event Information
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 or drink not purchased on the premises in the Planetarium.
FAQs
Can I buy food/drink at the venue? Yes - the Planetarium will be running an onsite pop-up bar with a range of drinks and limited snacks.
When is the star show? Immediately prior to your screening, there will be a brief star show in the Planetarium. This will take place at the ‘Film Start’ time above, directly before the main film. Approximate event end times include this star show.
I have a BuyAGift/Red Letter Days/other voucher. How do I redeem this for this event? Head to this page for more information about redeeming Gift Vouchers.
Is my ticket refundable? We operate a no-refunds policy; tickets may be exchanged for event credit to the same value of your ticket up to 48 hours before the start of an event. To request an event credit, please complete our event credit application.