Most of us won’t be blasting off to the International Space Station during Wednesday’s historic launch from Cape Canaveral, but with a little movie magic, we can still join astronauts, robots and even Jedis for an adventure into outer space.
Here are 9 movies we recommend checking out before the launch and where to watch them.
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“First Man” (2018)
Where to watch: Cinemax
“Hidden Figures” (2016)
Where to watch: Available to rent or own.
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“The Martian” (2015)
Where to watch: Available to rent or own.
“Gravity” (2013)
Where to watch: Available to rent or own.
“Wall-E” (2008)
Where to watch: Streaming on Disney+.
"Apollo 13″ (1995)
Where to watch: Starz
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“The Right Stuff” (1983)
Where to watch: Available to rent or own.
“Star Wars” (1977)
Where to watch: Streaming on Disney+.
“2001: A Space Odyssey” (1968)
Where to watch: Available to rent or own.
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