
October Sky
Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.
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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About October Sky
- Directors
- Joe Johnston
- Cast
- Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern, William Lee Scott, Chad Lindberg
- Genres
- Drama, History, Family
- Content rating
- PG
- Original language
- English
- Production countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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