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Movie poster for October Sky (1999)

October Sky

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

1999

1h 47m

Director: Joe Johnston

Writer: Lewis Colick

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.

Cast

20 people

Photo of Jake Gyllenhaal as Homer Hickam

Jake Gyllenhaal

Homer Hickam

Photo of Chris Cooper as John Hickam

Chris Cooper

John Hickam

Photo of Chris Owen as Quentin Wilson

Chris Owen

Quentin Wilson

Photo of Laura Dern as Miss Riley

Laura Dern

Miss Riley

Photo of William Lee Scott as Roy Lee

William Lee Scott

Roy Lee

Photo of Chad Lindberg as O'Dell

Chad Lindberg

O'Dell

Photo of Natalie Canerday as Elsie Hickam

Natalie Canerday

Elsie Hickam

Photo of Elya Baskin as Ike Bykovsky

Elya Baskin

Ike Bykovsky

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