Marooned (1969)

After spending several months in an orbiting lab, three astronauts prepare to return to Earth only to find their de-orbit thrusters won't activate. After initially thinking they might have to abandon them in orbit, NASA decides to launch a daring rescue. Their plans are complicated by a hurricane headed towards the launch site—and a shrinking air supply in the astronauts' capsule.

Genres: Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction

What to watch after Marooned

• Runaway (1984) — Same feel: tense, suspenseful
• Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) — James Franciscus appears in both
• Red Planet (2000) — Same subject: astronaut
• Airport '77 (1977) — Lee Grant appears in both
• Meteor (1979) — Same feel: tense, suspenseful
• Ice Station Zebra (1968) — John Sturges directed both