October Sky
Movie1999 • PG • 108 min
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.
Director: Joe Johnston
Writer: Homer H. Hickam Jr., Lewis Colick
Actors: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern
Genre: Biography, Drama, Family
Awards: 4 wins & 11 nominations total
Country: United States