October Sky
Based on 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, and eventually became a NASA scientist.
Released: Feb 19, 1999 Genre: Drama FamilyCasts: Laura Dern Jake Gyllenhaal Chris Owen Chris Cooper William Lee Scott Chad Lindberg Natalie Canerday Elya BaskinDirectors: Joe JohnstonDuration: 1h 48m Rating: 7.7 Country: United States of America Production: Universal Pictures Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.