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October Sky

Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.

PG Drama

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern, William Lee Scott

Writer: Lewis Colick, Homer H. Hickam Jr.

Release Date:
February 19, 1999
Ratings:
7.7 / 10
Director:
Joe Johnston
Companies:
Universal Pictures

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.