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   Why is October Sky rated PG?

   • The MPAA rated October Sky PG for language, brief teen sensuality and alcohol use, and for some thematic elements. Run Time: 108 minutes It’s 1957 in Coalwood, West Virginia, and all roads point to the local coal mine. Even the high school principal puts more of a priority on picking coal than on getting education.

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   Is October Sky a good movie?

   • As long as it is done well, audiences are happy to go along. It is never done better than it is here in October Sky. The script, the production design, and the acting are all superb. Gyllenhaal's expressive eyes show his simultaneous longing for the stars and for his father's approval.

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   Is October Sky based on a true story?

   • Even more noteworthy, this rare film celebrates intellectual effort as opposed to the usual physical talents. Along the way, Homer and his father discover they share a dedication to hard work. Eventually they learn to respect each other’s achievements. The true story on which October Sky is based, provides great motivation to shoot for your dreams.

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2. www.commonsensemedia.org › movie-reviews › october-skyOctober Sky Movie Review | Common Sense Media

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   Inspiring tale for older tweens and up. Read Common Sense Media's October Sky review, age rating, and parents guide.

3. www.imdb.com › title › tt0132477October Sky (1999) - Parents Guide - IMDb

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   October Sky (1999) Parents Guide and Certifications from around the world.

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   Feb 19, 1999 · Why is October Sky rated PG? The MPAA rated October Sky PG for language, brief teen sensuality and alcohol use, and for some thematic elements. Run Time: 108 minutes

   • 4.5/5
   • Director: Joe Johnston

   • Author: Rod Gustafson

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   Jun 12, 2016 · age 14+. Great book adaptation! Great for 8th grade ELAR classrooms. While there is quite a bit of swearing, and a few short instances of violence, otherwise, this is a great film for young adults to watch about following their dreams and persevering, even when the odds are against you.

6. www.imdb.com › title › tt0132477October Sky (1999) - IMDb

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   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.

   • 7.8/10 (98K)
   • Genre: Biography, Drama, Family

   • Director: Joe Johnston
   • Release Date: 1999-02-19

7. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › october_skyOctober Sky | Rotten Tomatoes

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   91% Tomatometer 74 Reviews 88% Audience Score 50,000+ Ratings John Hickam (Chris Cooper) is a West Virginia coal miner who loves his job and expects his sons, Jim (Scott Miles) and Homer (Jake...

   • 91% (74)
   • Category: Drama

   • Content Rating: PG

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   October Sky received generally positive reviews. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 91% out of 74 critics gave the film a positive review, with a rating average of 7.6/10. The critic's consensus states: "Rich in sweet sincerity, intelligence, and good old-fashioned inspirational drama, October Sky is a coming-of-age story with a ...