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October Sky

October Sky

1999PG1h 47m

Drama
History
Family

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3 out of 5 · 1 review

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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.

Director: Joe Johnston
Writer: Lewis Colick
Music: Mark Isham
Cinematography: Fred Murphy
Rated: PG · Some material may not be suitable for children.

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Cast

Jake GyllenhaalHomer Hickam
Chris CooperJohn Hickam
Chris OwenQuentin Wilson
Laura DernMiss Riley
William Lee ScottRoy Lee
Chad LindbergO'Dell
Natalie CanerdayElsie Hickam
Elya BaskinIke Bykovsky
Chris EllisPrincipal Turner
Scott ThomasJim Hickam

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RTDixonSmall CrispyOct 28

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