October Sky poster

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October Sky

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

7.7/ 1019991h 47mPG

DramaHistoryFamily

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.

Directed by Joe Johnston

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Behind the frames

8 stills

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The cast

Faces behind the story

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