October Sky

October Sky (1999)

Movie1 h 47 mDramaHistoryFamily

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.

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At a glance

Release date
February 19, 1999
Runtime
1 h 47 m
Genres
Drama, History, Family
Country
United States
Director
Joe Johnston
TMDB rating
7.7/10

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

  • R

    Randy Stripling

    Leon Bolden

  • C

    Courtney Cole-Fendley

    Dorothy Platt

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