October Sky (1999)

7.7/10 • 107 min • Drama History Family

Overview

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 Gyllenhaal

Chris Cooper

Chris Owen

Laura Dern

William Lee Scott

Chad Lindberg

Natalie Canerday

Elya Baskin

Chris Ellis

Principal Turner

Scott Thomas

Jim Hickam

David Dwyer

Terry Loughlin

Kaili Hollister

Valentine Carmina

Don Henderson Baker

Jensen

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