October Sky

The movie "October Sky" 1999

1999 - Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen

Drama, History, Family

The true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son from a small West Virginia town who is inspired by the first Sputnik launch to start building rockets, against his father's wishes. Jake Gyllenhaal and Chris Cooper star in this film directed by Joe Johnston, based on the book by Homer H. Hickam Jr. himself. More »

Trailer "October Sky"