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October Sky is a biographical drama film about Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who pursued rocketry after Sputnik 1. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern and Chris Owen, and is based on Hickam's book Rocket Boys.
A 1999 biographical drama film based on the book Rocket Boys by Homer H. Hickam Jr. It follows his journey from a coal mining town to a rocket science career, with the help of his teacher and his father.
- (99K)
- Biography, Drama, Family
- Joe Johnston
- 1999-02-19
October Sky is a 1999 drama film based on the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who pursues rocket science. The film has a 91% critics rating and an 88% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and features Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, and Laura Dern.
- (74)
- Joe Johnston
- PG
- Jake Gyllenhaal
Feb 19, 1999 · A film about four boys in Appalachia who dream of building rockets and becoming NASA scientists. Roger Ebert praises the movie's realism, values and respect for the father-son relationship.
October Sky. Buy or rent. PG. YouTube Movies & TV. 184M subscribers. Subscribed. 2K. Jake Gyllenhaal and Laura Dern star in this inspiring true story about a teenager living in a...
A true story of a coal miner's son who pursues his dream of rocketry in 1950s West Virginia. He and his friends face challenges from their families, teachers and the community, but also achieve success and recognition in the science fair.
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