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October Sky(1999)

02/19/1999

(US)

1h 48m

77%
User Score
Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.

Overview

Homer Hickam is a kid with only one future in sight, to work in the local coal mine like his father. However, in October 1957 everything changes when the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, goes into orbit. When Homer sees the Soviet satellite streak overhead, he becomes inspired to learn how to build rockets. With the help of his friends, and the local nerd, Homer sets to do just that by trial and a lot of error. Unfortunately, most of the town, and especially Homer's father, thinks that they are wasting their time. Only one teacher understands their efforts and lets them know that they could become contenders in the national science fair with college scholarships being the prize. Now the gang must learn to perfect their craft and overcome the many problems facing them as they shoot for the stars.

Joe Johnston

Director

Top Billed Cast

Laura Dern

Laura Dern

Miss Riley

Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal

Homer Hickam

Chris Owen

Chris Owen

Quentin Wilson

Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper

John Hickam

Natalie Canerday

Natalie Canerday

Elsie Hickam

Ilya Baskin

Ilya Baskin

Ike Bykovsky

Chris Ellis

Chris Ellis

Principal Turner

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