October Sky
76.59%
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February 19, 1999
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Drama, Family
Based on 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, and eventually became a NASA scientist.
Featured Crew
Joe Johnston
Director
Lewis Colick
Screenplay
Julie D'Antoni
Production Office Assistant
Cast
Laura Dern
Miss Riley
Jake Gyllenhaal
Homer Hickam
Chris Owen
Quentin Wilson
Chris Cooper
John Hickam
William Lee Scott
Roy Lee