October Sky

Drama 1999 1 hr 47 min

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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.

Drama 1999 1 hr 47 min

14A

Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern

Director Joe Johnston

October Sky

Jake Gyllenhaal

Homer Hickam
Chris Cooper

John Hickam
Laura Dern

Miss Riley
Chris Owen

Quentin
William Lee Scott

Roy Lee

About

October Sky

DRAMA

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.

Average 7.6
Reviews 74
Fresh 67
Rotten 7

Information

Studio: Universal Pictures
Released: 1999
Run Time: 1 hr 47 min
Rated: 14A
Region of Origin: United States

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio and Subtitles: English (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.