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October Sky Chad Lindberg, Chris Owen, William Lee Scott and Jake Gyllenhaal in Universal's - 1999

October Sky Chris Cooper and Jake Gyllenhaal in Universal's - 1999

October Sky Jake Gyllenhaal and Laura Dern in Universal's - 1999

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October Sky Snapshot

Release Year

1999

Tagline

Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.

Plot Summary

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.

Run Time

108 min

Aspect Ratio

2.35 : 1

Rating Details

Rated PG for language, brief teen sensuality and alcohol use, and for some thematic elements.

Genre

Biography, Drama, Family

Language

English

Keyword

Rocket, Teacher, Science, Mining, Sputnik

Movie Rating

Sound Mix

DTS, Dolby Digital, SDDS

Colour

Color

Film Type

Feature

Film Class

Coming-of-Age, Family Drama, Period Film

Themes

Fathers and Sons, Obsessive Quests

Tones

Rousing, Humorous, Sentimental, Warm, Heartwarming

Mood

Pick-Me-Ups, Only Human

Has Detailed Data (New)

10, 1, 2, 3

Wikipedia Text

October Sky is a 1999 American drama film directed by Joe Johnston, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper and Laura Dern. It is based on the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the launch of Sputnik 1 to take up rocketry against his father's wishes, and eventually became a NASA scientist. Most of the film was shot in Morgan County, Tennessee, with parts being filmed in Roane County, Tennessee in the towns of Oliver Springs, Harriman, and Kingston, Tennessee.

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Box Office Takings (US)

32000000

Release Date

19 February 1999

Country

USA

Country Of Origin

USA