Movie

October Sky

★ 7.7/10 · 1,485 votes 1999 1h 47m Released

DramaHistoryFamily

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.

Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal Homer Hickam Chris Cooper John Hickam Chris Owen Quentin Wilson Laura Dern Miss Riley William Lee Scott Roy Lee Chad Lindberg O'Dell