October Sky
3.7
(2.5K)
Drama
Family
1999
108 min
PG
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.
Starring:
Laura Dern
,
Jake Gyllenhaal
,
Chris Owen
,
Chris Cooper
,
William Lee Scott
,
Chad Lindberg
,
Natalie Canerday
Drama
AD
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"A little melodramatic, but it’s still good. "
Sarah Joubert
"Good movie, based on a true story. Love when real video and pictures are shown at the end. Another book that'll be added to my tbr. "
Tadie Bill
"When I was on a trip in W. Virginia I went to Coalwood and later to their launch pad area. I was thrilled. This is my favorite inspiration true story movie."
Jen And
"It’s a good movie, it reminded me of dead poets society and Rudy. But I couldn’t stop thinking about how much Jake Gyllenhaal looks like Nicolas Cage "
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"I will happily watch any movie about NASA and space."
Kathleen Caste
"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
"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 🤹
"One of my favorites. Did a rewatch tonight and it hit even harder than it did when I was young and watched it constantly. LOVE. "
Gabriela Gonzales
"Great film for teenagers and preteens looking to get excited about science. Awesome flashback to the 50s-60s. "
Andy Brough
