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October Sky
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October Sky

1999-02-19 · 107 min · ★ 7.7

Drama · History · Family

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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Production details

Directors
Joe Johnston
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 25,000,000
Revenue
USD 34,698,685

Top Cast

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
Randy StriplingLeon Bolden
Courtney Cole-FendleyDorothy Platt
David DwyerDavid DwyerJake Mosby
Terry LoughlinTerry LoughlinMr. Dantzler
Kaili HollisterKaili HollisterValentine Carmina
David CopelandCoach Gainer
Don Henderson BakerDon Henderson BakerJensen
Tom KagyLenny
Donald ThorneTrooper One
Justin WhitsettKid

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