October Sky

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

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.

1h 47m1999PGTMDb 7.7

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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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Info

Status: Released
Released: 19 February 1999
Runtime: 1h 47m
Rating: PG
TMDB score: 7.7 / 10 (1,516 votes)

Production

Director: Joe Johnston
Writers: Lewis Colick
Studios: Universal Pictures
Countries: United States of America

Box Office

Budget: $25.0M
Revenue: $34.7M
Profit: $9.7M
Return: 1.4×

Languages

Original: English
Spoken: English