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Feb 19, 1999 · Sputnik was a tiny but audacious defiance of the universe. "October Sky'' tells the story of four boys in a poverty-stricken corner of Appalachia who are determined to build their own rocket, and help get America back in the "space race.''
Rich in sweet sincerity, intelligence, and good old-fashioned inspirational drama, October Sky is a coming-of-age story with a heart to match its Hollywood craftsmanship. Read Critics Reviews...
- (74)
- Joe Johnston
- PG
- Jake Gyllenhaal
Inspiring tale for older tweens and up. Read Common Sense Media's October Sky review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Chris Cooper, Jake Gyllenhaal, Laura Dern
- Joe Johnston
- Universal Pictures
Feb 19, 1999 · October Sky: Directed by Joe Johnston. With Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Chris Owen. 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.
- (98K)
- Biography, Drama, Family
- Joe Johnston
- 1999-02-19
Though shot in Tennessee, Johnston's October Sky successfully evokes the stifling atmosphere of a blackened 1950s town in the southern West Virginia mountains. Full Review | Original Score:...
'October Sky' is a film about a group of young boys in a troubled mid-western coal-mining village who have the dream about creating rockets. This hobby leads them on to some exciting and wider events and recognition.
Feb 19, 1999 · October Sky - Metacritic. 1999. PG. Universal Pictures. 1 h 48 m. Summary Based on Homer H. Hickman's memoir "Rocket Boys," this film begins in 1957 with Russia's historic launch of the Sputnik satellite and chronicles its impact on a group of boys in West Virginia. Biography.
