
October Sky (1999)
1h 48m | PG-13
Based on 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, and eventually became a NASA scientist.
Director: Joe Johnston
Studio: Universal Pictures
Genre: Drama, Family
Video: 720p
Cast

Laura Dern
as Miss Riley

Jake Gyllenhaal
as Homer Hickam

Chris Owen
as Quentin Wilson

Chris Cooper
as John Hickam

William Lee Scott
as Roy Lee

Chad Lindberg
as O'Dell