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October Sky · LeviOsa

October Sky key art

1999·PG

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

DramaHistoryFamily1h 47m

🍅90%

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90%

Tomatometer

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88%

Popcornmeter

7.7

TMDB

Storyline

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.

Trailers

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Details

DirectorJoe Johnston

ReleasedFeb 19, 1999

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

$25M

Revenue

$34.7M

Parental guidePGUS

Studio

Universal Pictures

Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal

Homer Hickam

Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper

John Hickam

Chris Owen

Chris Owen

Quentin Wilson

Laura Dern

Laura Dern

Miss Riley

William Lee Scott

William Lee Scott

Roy Lee

Chad Lindberg

Chad Lindberg

O'Dell

Natalie Canerday

Natalie Canerday

Elsie Hickam

Elya Baskin

Elya Baskin

Ike Bykovsky

Chris Ellis

Chris Ellis

Principal Turner

Scott Thomas

Scott Thomas

Jim Hickam

Randy Stripling

Leon Bolden

Courtney Cole-Fendley

Dorothy Platt

Where to watch(NG)

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Reviews

9 reviews · 7 critics · 1 fan

7 fresh · 1 rotten

Critics consensus

“Rich in sweet sincerity, intelligence, and good old-fashioned inspirational drama, October Sky is a coming-of-age story with a heart to match its Hollywood craftsmanship.”

90% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Nell Minow

RTCommon Sense MediaDec 26, 2010

Inspiring tale for older tweens and up.

T

Trevor Johnston

RTTime OutJan 26, 2006

The TV movie subject matter is infused with genuine feeling for the value of learning as a passport to freedom, and an authentic regard for the honest graft of working men.

K

Kevin Maher

RTSight & SoundDec 2, 2002

Retreads the soggy ground staked out by Field of Dreams, with sentimental tears and group hugs as the answer to conflicting ideological standpoints.

Z

Zaki Hasan

RTZaki's CornerJan 29, 2019

Put simply, October Sky is a great movie, the kind that restores one's faith in the power of cinema. It deserves to be cherished and treasured.

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Information

Title

October Sky

Released

Feb 19, 1999

Rated

PG

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 47m

Status

Released

Studio

Universal Pictures

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