October Sky
"Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky."
Originally released in 1999. October Sky is a drama film. directed by Joe Johnston.
Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, and Chris Owen
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 19, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (1,376 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$34.7M
1.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $34,698,685
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is October Sky about?
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.
Who directed October Sky?
October Sky was directed by Joe Johnston.
How long is October Sky?
October Sky has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was October Sky released?
October Sky was released on February 19, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in October Sky?
The main cast of October Sky includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern, William Lee Scott.
Is October Sky worth watching?
October Sky has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 1,376 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.