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October Sky
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October Sky

1999 · 107 min Drama History
7.7 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

"Октябрьское небо" (1999) is cinema about people at their hardest moment, and about how they carry it.

Don't watch for a light evening. Watch if you want the real thing.

For those who love stories about people — real, imperfect, alive.

Director: Joe Johnston

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: late evening, dim light, phone away.

🎭 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

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