Jake Gyllenhaal
Homer Hickam
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October Sky.
Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.
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.
Directed by Joe Johnston
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORY
Cast.
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
THE RIGHT PLACE TO PRESS PLAY
Where to watch.
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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