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October Sky

October Sky

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

Based on 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, and eventually became a NASA scientist.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: October Sky
  • Genres: Drama, Family
  • Release Date: 1999-02-19
  • Runtime: 108 minutes
  • Rating: 7.665/10 (1269 votes)
  • Budget: $25,000,000
  • Revenue: $34,698,685
  • Production Companies: Universal Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.4426
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Laura Dern

Laura Dern

as Miss Riley

Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal

as Homer Hickam

Chris Owen

Chris Owen

as Quentin Wilson

Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper

as John Hickam

William Lee Scott

William Lee Scott

as Roy Lee

Chad Lindberg

Chad Lindberg

as O'Dell

Natalie Canerday

Natalie Canerday

as Elsie Hickam

Ilya Baskin

Ilya Baskin

as Ike Bykovsky

Chris Ellis

Chris Ellis

as Principal Turner

Scott Thomas

Scott Thomas

as Jim Hickam

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

October Sky trailer

External Links

Keywords

small townbased on novel or bookparent child relationshipsatellitebiographyrocketwest virginiamining accidentteachercoal mine1950ssputnikrocketry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is October Sky?

October Sky is a Drama, Family movie directed by . It was released on 1999-02-19.

Who are the main actors in October Sky?

The main cast includes Laura Dern, Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Owen, Chris Cooper, William Lee Scott, .

Where can I watch October Sky online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if October Sky is available.

Is October Sky based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of October Sky?

October Sky has an IMDb rating of 7.665/10 based on 1269 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of October Sky?

The movie had a production budget of $25,000,000 and earned $34,698,685 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for October Sky?

The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was October Sky filmed?

October Sky was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is October Sky?

The total runtime of October Sky is 108 minutes.

Is October Sky suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to October Sky?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to October Sky.

Does October Sky have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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