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October Sky

PG

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

1999·107 min·Released
Studio: Universal Pictures
7.7TMDb
Available on
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Theatrical Feb 19, 1999
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USA · English · Kids
DramaHistory

Overview

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.

Trailer

Crew

DirectorJoe Johnston
WriterLewis Colick

Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal
Jake Gyllenhaal
Homer Hickam
Chris Cooper
Chris Cooper
John Hickam
Chris Owen
Chris Owen
Quentin Wilson
Laura Dern
Laura Dern
Miss Riley
William Lee Scott
William Lee Scott
Roy Lee
Chad Lindberg
Chad Lindberg
O'Dell
Natalie Canerday
Natalie Canerday
Elsie Hickam
Elya Baskin
Elya Baskin
Ike Bykovsky
Chris Ellis
Chris Ellis
Principal Turner
Scott Thomas
Scott Thomas
Jim Hickam
Randy Stripling
Randy Stripling
Leon Bolden
Courtney Cole-Fendley
Courtney Cole-Fendley
Dorothy Platt
David Dwyer
David Dwyer
Jake Mosby
Terry Loughlin
Terry Loughlin
Mr. Dantzler
Kaili Hollister
Kaili Hollister
Valentine Carmina
David Copeland
David Copeland
Coach Gainer
Don Henderson Baker
Don Henderson Baker
Jensen
Tom Kagy
Tom Kagy
Lenny
Donald Thorne
Donald Thorne
Trooper One
Justin Whitsett
Justin Whitsett
Kid

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Keywords

small townbased on novel or bookparent child relationshipsatellitebiographybased on true storyrocketwest virginiamining accidentteachercoal mine1950ssputnikrocketry

Details

Budget
$25M
Revenue
$35M
TMDb Votes
1,420
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026