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October Sky

1999 · 107 min · Drama · History · Family

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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Creators

Joe Johnston — Director

Top cast

Jake Gyllenhaal portraitJake GyllenhaalHomer HickamChris Cooper portraitChris CooperJohn HickamChris Owen portraitChris OwenQuentin WilsonLaura Dern portraitLaura DernMiss RileyWilliam Lee Scott portraitWilliam Lee ScottRoy LeeChad Lindberg portraitChad LindbergO'DellNatalie Canerday portraitNatalie CanerdayElsie HickamElya Baskin portraitElya BaskinIke BykovskyChris Ellis portraitChris EllisPrincipal TurnerScott Thomas portraitScott ThomasJim Hickam

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