October Sky

7.652 •02/19/1999 •1h 48m

Drama Family

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

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.

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

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.

Cast and Crew

Details

production companies

Universal Pictures
original language
en
budget
$25,000,000
revenue
$34,698,685

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