October Sky poster

October Sky

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

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October Sky — Plot

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.

  • Release date
  • February 19, 1999
  • Runtime
  • 107 min
  • Genres
  • Drama, History, Family
  • Director
  • Joe Johnston

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October Sky — Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal photo Jake Gyllenhaal Homer Hickam Chris Cooper photo Chris Cooper John Hickam Chris Owen photo Chris Owen Quentin Wilson Laura Dern photo Laura Dern Miss Riley William Lee Scott photo William Lee Scott Roy Lee Chad Lindberg photo Chad Lindberg O'Dell Natalie Canerday photo Natalie Canerday Elsie Hickam Elya Baskin photo Elya Baskin Ike Bykovsky

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