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October Sky
“Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.”
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.
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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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmThe 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
David DwyerJake Mosby
Terry LoughlinMr. DantzlerQuestions about October Sky
Quick answersWhere 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.
Is October Sky on PelisPlus UK?
October Sky has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
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.
Can I watch the October Sky trailer?
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