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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.

19991h 47mPGDrama, History, Family

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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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