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October Sky

PG19991h 47mJoe Johnston
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 71
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"Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky."

The true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes.

DramaHistoryFamily
Small TownBased On Novel Or BookParent Child RelationshipSatelliteBiographyBased On True StoryRocketWest VirginiaMining AccidentTeacher

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Frequently asked questions

What is October Sky (1999) about?

The true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes.

Who stars in October Sky?

October Sky stars Jake Gyllenhaal (Homer Hickam), Chris Cooper (John Hickam), Chris Owen (Quentin Wilson), Laura Dern (Miss Riley), William Lee Scott (Roy Lee). The film was directed by Joe Johnston.

How long is October Sky?

October Sky has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated PG.

Is October Sky worth watching?

October Sky holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Drama, History, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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