October Sky
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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.
Released | Feb 19, 1999 |
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Runtime | 1h 48min |
Genre | Drama, Family |
Actor | Laura Dern, Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Owen |
Director | Joe Johnston |
Production | Universal Pictures |