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October Sky

1999107 min 7.7 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

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

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Release / first air1999-02-19
Original languageEN
GenresDrama, History, Family
DirectorJoe Johnston
WriterLewis Colick
Budget$25,000,000
Revenue$34,698,685
ProductionUniversal Pictures

Cast & Crew

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10 cast members
Jake GyllenhaalJake GyllenhaalHomer Hickam
Chris CooperChris CooperJohn Hickam
Chris OwenChris OwenQuentin Wilson
Laura DernLaura DernMiss Riley
William Lee ScottWilliam Lee ScottRoy Lee
Chad LindbergChad LindbergO'Dell
Natalie CanerdayNatalie CanerdayElsie Hickam
Elya BaskinElya BaskinIke Bykovsky
Chris EllisChris EllisPrincipal Turner
Scott ThomasScott ThomasJim Hickam

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#small town#based on novel or book#parent child relationship#satellite#biography#based on true story#rocket#west virginia#mining accident#teacher#coal mine#1950s#sputnik#rocketry

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