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October Sky

76.6% | Feb 19, 1999 | Drama, Family

Based on 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, and eventually became a NASA scientist.

Featured Crew

Joe Johnston
Director
Lewis Colick
Screenplay

Cast

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Laura Dern
Miss Riley
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Jake Gyllenhaal
Homer Hickam
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Chris Owen
Quentin Wilson
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Chris Cooper
John Hickam

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