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October Sky (1999)
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GenreDrama
SynopsisThe 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.
Filmed inUSA
Runtime108 min
MPAA RatingRated PG for language, brief teen sensuality and alcohol use, and for some thematic elements.
Average Rating![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.0 on 5) |
Casting:
| Jake Gyllenhaal | Homer Hickam | |
| Chris Cooper | John Hickam | |
| Laura Dern | Miss Frieda Riley | |
| Chris Owen | Quentin Wilson | |
| William Lee Scott | Roy Lee Cook | |
| Chad Lindberg | Sherman O'Dell | |
| Natalie Canerday | Elsie Hickam | |
| Scott Miles | Jim Hickam | |
| Randy Stripling | Leon Bolden | |
| Chris Ellis | Principal Turner | |
| Elya Baskin | Ike Bykovsky | |
| Courtney Cole-Fendley | Dorothy Platt (as Courtney Fendley) | |
| David Dwyer | Jake Mosby | |
| Terry Loughlin | Mr Dantzler | |
| Kailie Hollister | Valentina Carmina (as Kaili Hollister) |




Wonderful movie!



October Sky



A WORTHY historical dramatic film




















