October Sky(1999)

Based on 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, and eventually became a NASA scientist.

Genre: Drama, Family

Director: Joe Johnston

Actors: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Chris Owen, William Lee Scott, Chad Lindberg, Natalie Canerday, Scott Thomas, Randy Stripling, Chris Ellis

Release date: 1999-02-19

Country of origin: United States of America

Length: 1h 48m

Ratings:

• 7.8/10
• 91%
• 71/100