Race to Space (2001): Cast & Plot
Race to Space is a 2001 family drama directed by Sean McNamara, starring James Woods as Dr. Wilhelm von Huber, Alex D. Linz and Mark Moses. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Sean McNamara
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Race to Space About?
The premise of Race to Space without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Together they surprised America and made history. In the 1960s a young woman works at NASA as an animal trainer responsible for the chimpanzee who will go into space.
Race to Space Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- rhyme in title
- outer space
- young
- animal trainer
- nasa
- chimpanzee
- space race
- based on true story
- independent film
Race to Space Cast & Characters
James Woods leads the cast as Dr. Wilhelm von Huber, with Alex D. Linz as Wilhelm 'Billy' von Huber and Mark Moses as Alan Shepard. Directed by Sean McNamara; 18 actors are credited in all.
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Director Sean McNamara
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James Woods as Dr. Wilhelm von Huber - Alex D. Linz as Wilhelm 'Billy' von Huber
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Mark Moses as Alan Shepard -
Annabeth Gish as Dr. Donni McGuinness
Also Starring in Race to Space
· 14 more- William Devane Roger Thornhill
- William Atherton Ralph Stanton
- Jack McGee Fielding
- Tony Jay Narrator (voice)
- Patrick Richwood Dieter
- Michael Tylo Guidance Technician
- James Benson Gertz
- Wesley Mann Rudolph
- Michael Jeffrey Woods Dexterity Technician
- Scott Thompson Baker Telemetry Technician
- T.J. Beacom Ed the Bully
- Austin Schwarz Little Kid
- Janis Benson Gerta
- Joanie Fagan Mother on Beach
More from Sean McNamara
More films directed by Sean McNamara, best-rated first: Soul on Fire, Soul Surfer, Spare Parts and The Miracle Season.
Race to Space Plot Summary
What happens in Race to Space from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During the 1960s space race between the United States and the Soviet Union, Dr. Wilhelm von Huber, a top NASA scientist, relocates to Cape Canaveral with his 12-year-old son, Billy. Their relationship has become strained in the wake of the recent death of Billy’s mother, and the widening gap between father and son has become obvious.
Billy finds his father old-fashioned and boring. He wants to lead an exciting life: to be a hero like the astronaut Alan Shepard.
Full summary
The whole story of Race to Space, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Race to Space?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the chimpanzee that Billy befriends and helps train?
Race to Space Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Carrera espacial” and “Mission Weltraum”.
- Also known as
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- Carrera espacial
- Mission Weltraum
- Meu Amigo
- O Astronauta
- Race to Space – Mission ins Unbekannte
- Vesmírný závod
- Avventura nello spazio - Race to Space
- Corrida ao Espaço
- Mon copain Mac héros des étoiles
- Utrka za svemir
- Cursă spațială
- La cursa de l’espai
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Race for Space, Space Race and Woman in Motion.
Race to Space FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Race to Space, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Race to Space?
Race to Space runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Race to Space released?
Race to Space was released on October 31, 2001.
Who directed Race to Space?
Race to Space was directed by Sean McNamara.
More films by Sean McNamara Who is in the cast of Race to Space?
Race to Space stars James Woods as Dr. Wilhelm von Huber, Alex D. Linz as Wilhelm 'Billy' von Huber and Mark Moses as Alan Shepard, among 18 credited actors.
Does Race to Space have a post-credit scene?
No. Race to Space has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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