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October Sky

Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.

★ 7.7 1999 107 min PG 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.

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Release
1999-02-19
Rating
PG
TMDB score
7.7/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
Universal Pictures

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DirectorJoe JohnstonWriterLewis ColickCastJake GyllenhaalCastChris CooperCastChris OwenCastLaura DernCastWilliam Lee Scott

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