October Sky

7.7 / 10

(1,194 votes)

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama,

Family

Duration:

108 minutes

Year:

1999

Director:

Joe Johnston

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Company:

Universal Pictures

Budget:

$25,000,000

Revenue:

$34,698,685

Cast:
Laura Dern

Miss Riley

Jake Gyllenhaal

Homer Hickam

Chris Owen

Quentin Wilson

Chris Cooper

John Hickam

William Lee Scott

Roy Lee

Crew:
Joe Johnston

Director

Lewis Colick

Screenplay

Larry Franco

Producer

Julie D'Antoni

Production Office Assistant

Nancy Foy

Casting