Film
PG
Drama
History
Family
October Sky (1999)
Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.
1h 47m · Released · TMDB ★ 7.7 (1520)
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.
Director: Joe Johnston
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern, William Lee Scott, Chad Lindberg
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