October Sky (1999)

Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.

October Sky (1999) poster

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.

Director: Joe Johnston
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mark Isham
Cinematography: Fred Murphy
Editing: Robert Dalva
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $35M
Original Language: en

Themes

Teacher-Student Relationship

Keywords

small town, based on novel or book, parent child relationship, satellite, biography, rocket, west virginia, mining accident, teacher, coal mine, 1950s, sputnik, rocketry

Trailer

October Sky Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is October Sky about?
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.
Who directed October Sky?
October Sky was directed by Joe Johnston.
Who stars in October Sky?
October Sky stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern, William Lee Scott, Chad Lindberg.
How long is October Sky?
October Sky has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What genre is October Sky?
October Sky is a Drama film.
What is the budget of October Sky?
October Sky had a budget of $25M.
How much did October Sky gross?
October Sky grossed $35M worldwide.
Where was October Sky produced?
October Sky was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of October Sky?
The themes of October Sky include: Teacher-Student Relationship.