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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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ERA & CONTEXT

October Sky in its release era

Released in 1999, October Sky sits inside the 1990s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

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

People behind the title

DirectorJoe JohnstonWriterLewis ColickCastJake GyllenhaalCastChris CooperCastChris OwenCastLaura DernCastWilliam Lee Scott

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