October Sky

19991h 48min

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.

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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.

Released
February 19, 1999
Runtime
1h 48min
Director
Joe Johnston
Budget
$25,000,000
Revenue
$34,698,685
Genre
DramaFamily
Language
English
Production
Universal Pictures
Cast
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