October Sky

1999 · 107 min · ★ 7.7 / 10 · 1506 votes

Drama · History · Family

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.

Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal · Chris Cooper · Chris Owen · Laura Dern · William Lee Scott · Chad Lindberg · Natalie Canerday · Elya Baskin · Chris Ellis · Scott Thomas

Director

Joe Johnston