Apollo 13 currently dominates Captain Phillips 69–31
Apollo 13 edges out Captain Phillips — the bigger mission leads.
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The Verdict Decade Duel
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Howard builds tension from physics: oxygen, power, re-entry angles. Greengrass builds from geography: the lifeboat, the negotiations. Both are procedural thrillers anchored by Hanks. The lead says physics outperforms geography. The countdown that involves mathematics is more gripping than the one that involves Navy SEALs.
The Numbers
| Apollo 13 | Captain Phillips | |
|---|---|---|
| Head-to-Head | 69% | 31% |
| Overall Win Rate | 53% | 45% |
| Championships | 5 | 3 |
| Budget | $52M | $55M |
| Return | 6.8x | 4.0x |
Where This Matchup Sits
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