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October Sky (1999)

Film · 1999 · 107 min · PG · Drama · History · Family

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

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.

Directed by Joe Johnston

Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern, William Lee Scott, Chad Lindberg, Natalie Canerday, Elya Baskin

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In cinemas19 February 1999
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First release anywhere19 February 1999

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