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October Sky
TrailerJohn Hickam (Chris Cooper) is a West Virginia coal miner who loves his job and expects his sons, Jim (Scott Miles) and Homer (Jake Gyllenhaal), to follow in his footsteps. However, Homer is inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes.Actors: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Chris Owen, William Lee Scott, Chad Lindberg, Natalie Canerday, Scott Thomas, Randy Stripling, Chris Ellis, Elya Baskin, ...»Director: Joe JohnstonCountry: United StatesDuration: 108 minQuality: HDRelease: 1999IMDb: 7.80 CommentsSort By- Newest
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Actors of "October Sky"
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Characters of "October Sky"
Homer HickamPlayed by: Jake GyllenhaalJohn HickamPlayed by: Chris CooperMiss RileyPlayed by: Laura DernQuentinPlayed by: Chris OwenRoy LeePlayed by: William Lee ScottO'DellPlayed by: Chad LindbergElsie HickamPlayed by: Natalie CanerdayJim HickamPlayed by: Scott ThomasLeon BoldenPlayed by: Randy StriplingPrincipal TurnerPlayed by: Chris EllisIke BykovskyPlayed by: Elya BaskinDorothy PlattPlayed by: Courtney Cole-FendleyJake MosbyPlayed by: David DwyerMr. DantzlerPlayed by: Terry LoughlinValentine CarminaPlayed by: Kaili HollisterCoach GainerPlayed by: David CopelandJensenPlayed by: Don Henderson BakerLennyPlayed by: Tom KagyNeighborPlayed by: Larry RueAndersonPlayed by: Brady ColemanRoperPlayed by: Rick ForresterBasil ThorpePlayed by: Terrence GibneyVernonPlayed by: Mark Jeffrey MillerBarneyPlayed by: Jonathan FawbushFred SmithPlayed by: Larry BlackUnion OfficialPlayed by: Mark W. JohnsonMr. MorrisPlayed by: Don G. CampbellTom WebsterPlayed by: Ray ElderJack PalmerPlayed by: Andy StahlWerner Von BraunPlayed by: Joe DigaetanoLocomotive EngineerPlayed by: O. Winston Link -
Directors of "October Sky"
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Creators of "October Sky"
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Critic Reviews of "October Sky"
Time OutJanuary 26, 2006The TV movie subject matter is infused with genuine feeling for the value of learning as a passport to freedom, and an authentic regard for the honest graft of working men.
Detroit NewsJanuary 01, 2000It is a film that treats its teen-aged hero and his pals as distinctive, sentient human beings.
Arizona RepublicJanuary 01, 2000A must-see for every student, parent and teacher in the country!
Village VoiceJanuary 01, 2000A professionally crafted family film that reserves all its challenging moments for its characters, letting the audience bask comfortably in the approach of a predetermined warm and fuzzy ending.
Common Sense MediaDecember 26, 2010Inspiring tale for older tweens and up.
DVDJournal.comApril 07, 2006...plays like a TV movie made for everyone who subscribes to Reader's Digest. Still, its manipulations are sincere rather than cynical...
Reeling ReviewsApril 09, 2005Director Joe Johnston has crafted a feel good film that doesn't pander to cheap emotions.
Arkansas Democrat-GazetteJanuary 29, 2005October Sky is a movie you want to believe in.
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