October Sky
(1999)
7.8
PixlRun
Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.
Country
United States of America
Original language
English
Runtime
1h 47min
Premiere
1999-02-19
Box office
$32,570,685
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
PG
Director
Joe Johnston
Cinematography
Fred Murphy
Editor
Robert Dalva
Producers
Larry Franco, Charles Gordon
Production
Universal Pictures
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Fandango At Home All cast & crew
Jake Gyllenhaal
Homer Hickam
Chris Cooper
John Hickam
Chris Owen
Quentin Wilson
Laura Dern
Miss Riley
William Lee Scott
Roy Lee
Chad Lindberg
O'Dell
Natalie Canerday
Elsie Hickam
Elya Baskin
Ike Bykovsky
Director
Joe JohnstonCinematography
Fred MurphyEditor
Robert DalvaProducers
Larry Franco, Charles GordonPhotos
Awards summary
4 wins & 11 nominations total
Our review
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed October Sky?
Joe Johnston directed October Sky in 1999.
What is the IMDb rating?
October Sky has an IMDb rating of 7.8/10 from 108,202 votes.
Where can I watch October Sky?
October Sky is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
How long is October Sky?
October Sky has a runtime of 1h 47min (107 minutes).
How much did October Sky earn at the box office?
October Sky earned $32,570,685 worldwide.