October Sky

October Sky

"Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole 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.

Release Date

February 19, 1999

Status

Released

Original Title

October Sky

Runtime

1h 48min

Budget

$25,000,000

Revenue

$34,698,685

Language

English

Production Companies

Universal Pictures