Apollo 13, the inspiring and riveting film of a real-life space flight that gripped the nation and changed the world, is just one of the exceptional Ron Howard Films. The movie Apollo 13, based on the true story of the unfortunate 13th Apollo mission bound for the moon, is definitely one of the more memorable movies directed by Ron Howard. With help from the director Ron Howard, Apollo 13 (one of the Ron Howard Films) was nominated for nine academy awards including best picture. Apollo 13, which is just one of the exciting movies directed by Ron Howard, is now available on a special two-disc anniversary edition DVD. A couple other notable Ron Howard Films (director Ron Howard) are How the Grinch Stole Christmas and EdTV. The Da Vinci Code is one of the other movies directed by Ron Howard.