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October Sky

19991h 47m7.7/ 10 · TMDB · 1,509 votes
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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.

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Directed by Joe Johnston

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Ansh Kapoor

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The people behind the story

Jake Gyllenhaal
Jake Gyllenhaal

Homer Hickam

Chris Cooper
Chris Cooper

John Hickam

Chris Owen
Chris Owen

Quentin Wilson

Laura Dern
Laura Dern

Miss Riley

William Lee Scott
William Lee Scott

Roy Lee

Chad Lindberg
Chad Lindberg

O'Dell

Natalie Canerday
Natalie Canerday

Elsie Hickam

Elya Baskin
Elya Baskin

Ike Bykovsky

Chris Ellis
Chris Ellis

Principal Turner

Scott Thomas
Scott Thomas

Jim Hickam

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Film details

Released19 Feb 1999
Original languageEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
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