October Sky
1999 • Drama | History
7.675 (1,407)
Joe Johnston
Director
Status
Released
Release date
February 19, 1999
Duration
107 Min
Language
en
Popularity
2.8777
Budget
$25,000,000
Revenue
$34,698,685
Overview
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.
Cast
Jake Gyllenhaal
Chris Cooper
Chris Owen
Laura Dern
William Lee Scott
Chad Lindberg
Natalie Canerday
Elya Baskin
Chris Ellis
Scott Thomas
Randy Stripling
Courtney Cole-Fendley
David Dwyer
Terry Loughlin
Kaili Hollister
Don Henderson Baker
Neva Howell
Brady Coleman
Rick Forrester
Terrence Gibney
Mark Jeffrey Miller
Blaque Fowler
John Bennes
Tommy Smeltzer
Charles Lawlor
Frank Hoyt Taylor
Dave Hager
Andy Stahl
