October Sky

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.

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Jake Gyllenhaal
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Laura Dern
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Chris Cooper
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William Lee Scott
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Chris Owen
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Chad Lindberg
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Natalie Canerday
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Scott Miles
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Randy Stripling
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Chris Ellis

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Directors:
Joe Johnston
Release Date:
02-19-1999
Run Time:
108m
Tagline:
Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.
Genres:
DramaFamily
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