October Sky
Released Year: 1999
Certificate: PG
Runtime: 108 minutes
Genre: Biography, Drama, Family
IMDB Rating:
Meta Score: 71
Director: Joe Johnston
Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Chris Owen
No of Votes: 82855
Gross: 32481825
Overview: 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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