October Sky (1999)1h47
Drama · History · Family
Director Joe Johnston (6.6 avg)
Also directed Captain America: The First Avenger, Jumanji, Jurassic Park III, and 8 more
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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Cast
Jake Gyllenhaal
Chris Cooper
Chris Owen
Laura Dern
William Lee Scott
Chad Lindberg
Natalie Canerday
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