7.8
October Sky
BiographyDramaFamilyPG
"Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky."
Duration
1h 47mRelease
19 Feb 1999Country
United States
Language
EnglishOverview
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.
Plot
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.
Cast
Jake GyllenhaalChris CooperLaura Dern
Ratings
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10Rotten Tomatoes: 90%Metacritic: 71/100
Details
Director
Joe Johnston
Writers
Homer H. Hickam Jr.Lewis Colick
Revenue
$34,698,685Budget
$25,000,000Awards
4 wins & 11 nominations totalTrailer
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