October Sky
Universal Studios (1999)
Drama, Family, Biography
USA / English / Color / 108 min
7.7 
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| Cast | View More ↓ |
| Chris Cooper | John Hickam |
|---|---|
| Laura Dern | Miss Frieda Riley |
| Jake Gyllenhaal | Homer Hickam |
| Chris Owen | Quentin Wilson |
| William Lee Scott | Roy Lee Cook |
| Crew | View More ↓ |
| Director | Joe Johnston |
|---|---|
| Writer | Lewis Colick, Homer H. Hickam Jr. |
| Producer | Charles Gordon, Larry J. Franco |
| Photography | Fred Murphy |
| Musician | Mark Isham |
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Plot
October Sky is a 1999 film produced by Charles Gordon, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper and Laura Dern. It is 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.
Editions
| Barcode | Format | Region | Release | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 025192055720 | DVD | 1 | 2003-05-27 | Collector's Edition |
| 025192554421 | DVD | 1 | 2005-01-25 | Special Edition |
| 5050582054118 | DVD | 1 | ||
| 5050582054149 | DVD | 1 | 2009-00-00 | |
| 096898375030 | DVD | 1 | ||
| 5050582413274 | DVD | 2 | Special Edition | |
| 5035822006348 | DVD | 2 | 2003-07-21 | |
| 4030521311633 | DVD | 2 | 2000-12-12 | |
| 096898571234 | VHS | |||
| 096898559836 | VHS | |||
| 096898456135 | VHS |