October Sky (1999)
October Sky is a 1999 drama movie directed by Joe Johnston, with a running time of 1h 47m. It stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper and Chris Owen.
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.
Where to watch October Sky
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Jake Gyllenhaal as Homer Hickam
- Chris Cooper as John Hickam
- Chris Owen as Quentin Wilson
- Laura Dern as Miss Riley
- William Lee Scott as Roy Lee
- Chad Lindberg as O'Dell
- Natalie Canerday as Elsie Hickam
- Elya Baskin as Ike Bykovsky
- Chris Ellis as Principal Turner
- Scott Thomas as Jim Hickam
- Randy Stripling as Leon Bolden
- Courtney Cole-Fendley as Dorothy Platt
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