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October Sky

Movie1999 7.7

October Sky

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7.7/10

1h 47mUniversal Pictures

DramaHistoryFamily

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Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal

Chris Cooper

Chris Owen

Laura Dern

William Lee Scott

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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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Released: 19 February 1999
Certificate: PG
Status: Released
Director: Joe Johnston
Writers: Lewis Colick, Homer H. Hickam Jr.
Genres: Drama, History, Family
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Production: Universal Pictures
Runtime: 1h 47m
Budget: $25M
Box office: $34.7M