October Sky

3.7

(2.4K)

Drama

Family

1999

108 min

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.

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"A little melodramatic, but it’s still good. "

Sarah Joubert

"An awesome true story about overcoming adversity. Set in West Virginia, Homer Hickum has a dream of leaving his hometown of Coalwood to become an Engineer of Rockets. Very well acted, beautifully shot and worthy of a watch. "

Timothy O'Mara

"I will happily watch any movie about NASA and space."

Kathleen Caste

"Really wonderful film based on a true story. "

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Erin O’Gorman

"watched this in a stem class last year and fell in love with it."

casio 🤹

"Great film for teenagers and preteens looking to get excited about science. Awesome flashback to the 50s-60s. "

Andy Brough

"Good movie to watch while you’re avoiding people."

Juan

"They are currently making a sequel to this,I'm pretty excited, love the movie and Rocket Boys. Currently reading Don't Blow Yourself Up a kind of sequel. I wonder if it will follow that story"