October Sky

October Sky 1999

7.8/10

IMDB Rating : 7.8

FD Smart Rating : 7.8

Synopsis : Inspired by Soviet satellite Sputnik streaking across the heavens in 1957, a teenager builds a rocket to compete for a science fair scholarship.

Regions Available ( 1 ) :
Canada

Directors:

Joe Johnston

Actors:

Chris Owen , William Lee Scott , Chris Cooper , Laura Dern , Natalie Canerday , Chad Lindberg , Chris Ellis , Randy Stripling , Scott Miles , Jake Gyllenhaal

Creators:

Homer H. Hickam Jr. , Lewis Colick

Languages:

English [Original] , French

Subtitles:

English , French

Genres:

Biography, Drama, Family

Release Date:

1999

Run Time:

1h47m

Maturity Rating:

language, brief teen sensuality and alcohol use, and for some thematic elements

In a 1950's mining town called Coalwood, Homer Hickam is a kid with only one future in sight, to work in the local coal mine like his father. However in October 1957, everything changes when the first artificial satellite, Sputnik goes into orbit. With that event, Homer becomes inspired to learn how to build rockets. With his friends and the local nerd, Homer sets to do just that by trial and a lot of error. Unfortunately, most of the town and especially Homer's father thinks that they are wasting their time. Only one teacher in the high school understands their efforts and lets them know that they could become contenders in the national science fair with college scholarships being the prize. Now the gang must learn to perfect their craft and overcome the many problems facing them as they shoot for the stars.

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