October Sky

7.7
Moderate
19991h 48m

Directed by

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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Jake Gyllenhaal - Homer Hickam in October Sky

Jake Gyllenhaal

Homer Hickam

Chris Cooper - John Hickam in October Sky

Chris Cooper

John Hickam

Chris Owen - Quentin Wilson in October Sky

Chris Owen

Quentin Wilson

Laura Dern - Miss Riley in October Sky

Laura Dern

Miss Riley

William Lee Scott - Roy Lee in October Sky

William Lee Scott

Roy Lee

Chad Lindberg - O'Dell in October Sky

Chad Lindberg

O'Dell

Natalie Canerday - Elsie Hickam in October Sky

Natalie Canerday

Elsie Hickam

Ilya Baskin - Ike Bykovsky in October Sky

Ilya Baskin

Ike Bykovsky

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Movie Info

Release Date

February 19, 1999

Runtime

1h 48m

Rating

PG

Genres

Drama

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