October Sky

Name: October Sky
Director: Joe Johnston
Genre: Drama, Family, History
Released: 1999-02-19
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern, William Lee Scott

Year: 1999
Country: US
Language: en
Genre: Drama, Family, History
Runtime: 107 min
Rating: 7.7/10
Director: Joe Johnston

Plot Overview

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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Director

Joe Johnston

Cast & Key Characters

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 RSRandy StriplingLeon Bolden CCCourtney Cole-FendleyDorothy Platt

Writers

Lewis Colick

Production

Universal Pictures

Critical Reception & Ratings

October Sky is rated 7.7 out of 10 by viewers — 1,514 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is October Sky about?

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.

Who stars in October Sky?

Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern, William Lee Scott, Chad Lindberg.

Who is the director of October Sky?

Joe Johnston.

When was October Sky released?

1999.

Where can I watch October Sky?

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