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October 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.
71% (250,739)
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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.
71% (250,739)
Where to watch: Buy
1999 · 1h 47m · ★ 71% (251K)
Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.
Director: Joe Johnston
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen
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.
Joe Johnston
Universal Pictures
Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern, William Lee Scott, Chad Lindberg, Natalie Canerday, Elya Baskin, Chris Ellis, Scott Thomas, Randy Stripling, Courtney Cole-Fendley, David Dwyer, Terry Loughlin, Kaili Hollister, David Copeland, Don Henderson Baker, Tom Kagy, Donald Thorne, Justin Whitsett