Watch October Sky (1999) Official Trailer
Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.
7.7 / 10 IMDb February 19, 1999 1h 47m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 47m
Release Date
February 19, 1999
Genre
Drama, History, Family
Status
Released
Budget
$25,000,000
Revenue
$34,698,685
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Writers
Cast
Jake Gyllenhaal
as Homer Hickam
Chris Cooper
as John Hickam
Chris Owen
as Quentin Wilson
Laura Dern
as Miss Riley
William Lee Scott
as Roy Lee
Chad Lindberg
as O'Dell
Natalie Canerday
as Elsie Hickam
Elya Baskin
as Ike Bykovsky
Chris Ellis
as Principal Turner
Scott Thomas
as Jim Hickam
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Randy Stripling
as Leon Bolden
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Courtney Cole-Fendley
as Dorothy Platt
David Dwyer
as Jake Mosby
Terry Loughlin
as Mr. Dantzler
Kaili Hollister
as Valentine Carmina
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David Copeland
as Coach Gainer
Don Henderson Baker
as Jensen
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Tom Kagy
as Lenny
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Donald Thorne
as Trooper One
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Justin Whitsett
as Kid
Production Companies
Universal PicturesOctober Sky Official Trailer 1999
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