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

October Sky

7.719991h 47mPG

DramaHistoryFamily

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

Behind the scenes

Movie screenshots & stills

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CAST

The people behind the story

Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake GyllenhaalHomer Hickam

Chris Cooper

Chris CooperJohn Hickam

Chris Owen

Chris OwenQuentin Wilson

Laura Dern

Laura DernMiss Riley

William Lee Scott

William Lee ScottRoy Lee

Chad Lindberg

Chad LindbergO'Dell

Natalie Canerday

Natalie CanerdayElsie Hickam

Elya Baskin

Elya BaskinIke Bykovsky