October Sky

Movie
TitleOctober Sky
User score

7.7

Release dateFeb 19, 1999
GenreDrama, Family
DirectorJoe Johnston
Production countryUnited States of America
Production companiesUniversal Pictures
Budget$25,000,000
Revenue$34,698,685
Run time108 min.

Based on 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, and eventually became a NASA scientist.

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Jan 8, 2010

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