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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