• 1999
  • PG
  • 1h 48m
October Sky

Summary 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. View more details

  • 1999
  • PG
  • 1h 48m

October Sky

Directed : Joe Johnston

Written : Lewis Colick Homer H. Hickam Jr.

Stars : Chris Cooper Jake Gyllenhaal Laura Dern Chris Owen

All cast & crew

7.8

Details

Genres : Drama Family Biography

Release date : Feb 18, 1999

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Petros, Tennessee, USA

Production companies : Universal Pictures

Summary 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. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama Family Biography

Release date : Feb 18, 1999

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Petros, Tennessee, USA

Production companies : Universal Pictures

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Chris Cooper and Jake Gyllenhaal in October Sky (1999) William Lee Scott, Jake Gyllenhaal, Chad Lindberg, and Chris Owen in October Sky (1999) Laura Dern and Jake Gyllenhaal in October Sky (1999) Laura Dern and Jake Gyllenhaal in October Sky (1999) Laura Dern and Jake Gyllenhaal in October Sky (1999) Laura Dern and Jake Gyllenhaal in October Sky (1999) Laura Dern and Jake Gyllenhaal in October Sky (1999) 1 sheet 1 sheet movie poster Quad Movie Poster, 40 x 30 October Sky (1999) William Lee Scott, Chris Cooper, Jake Gyllenhaal, Chad Lindberg, and Chris Owen in October Sky (1999) Laura Dern and Jake Gyllenhaal in October Sky (1999)

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