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October Sky
“October Sky,” directed by Joe Johnston, is a heartwarming drama based on the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner’s son in 1950s West Virginia, who is inspired by the launch of Sputnik 1 to pursue rocketry against the odds. With the support of his friends and a dedicated teacher, Homer overcomes numerous challenges to follow his dreams, ultimately aiming for a future beyond the confines of his small town.
Views: 131
Genre: Biography, Drama, Family
Director: Joe Johnston
Actors: Chad Lindberg, Chris Cooper, Chris Ellis, Chris Owen, Elya Baskin, Jake Gyllenhaal, Laura Dern, Natalie Canerday, Scott Thomas, William Lee Scott
Country: United States of America
Company: Universal Pictures
Awards: 4 wins & 11 nominations
Budget: $25,000,000
Worldwide Gross: $34,698,753
Duration: 1h 48min
Release: 1999
Release Date: 1999-02-19
IMDb: 7.8
TMDB: 7.7
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Metacritic: 71
FilmAffinity: 6.9
