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October Sky

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

7.719991h 47mDramaHistoryFamily
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October Sky at a glance

October Sky is a 1999 drama and history film, running 1h 47m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video.

PG age rating1h 47mDramaHistory

Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1999-02-19
Runtime
1h 47m
Genres
Drama, History, Family
Director
Joe Johnston
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.7 / 10 · 1,524 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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

14 names
Jake GyllenhaalHomer Hickam
Chris CooperJohn Hickam
Chris OwenQuentin Wilson
Laura DernMiss Riley
William Lee ScottRoy Lee
Chad LindbergO'Dell
Natalie CanerdayElsie Hickam
Elya BaskinIke Bykovsky
Chris EllisPrincipal Turner
Scott ThomasJim Hickam
Randy StriplingLeon Bolden
Courtney Cole-FendleyDorothy Platt
David DwyerJake Mosby
Terry LoughlinMr. Dantzler

Questions about October Sky

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Where can I watch October Sky in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, October Sky is listed on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is October Sky suitable for children?

October Sky is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is October Sky about?

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.

How long is October Sky?

October Sky runs for 1h 47m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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