October Sky

 

Laura Dern, Jake Gyllenhaal, William Lee Scott,
Chad Lindberg, Chris Owen
Universal Pictures; Directed by Joe Johnston
Rated PG; 108 minutes; 1999

  
Homer Hickman becomes fascinated with rocket science when he sees Sputnik race across the sky. After experimenting and nearly blowing himself up, he manages to launch his own rocket to the amazement of the entire town, and more importantly, to the reluctant approval of his father. Based on a true story, this coming-of-age saga takes place in a West Virginia coal-mining town in the late '50s.

 

 “I absolutely loved this movie.”
 - Richard Raynor, HARPER’S BAZAAR

“A triumphant 10!”
- Susan Granger, SSG SNYDICATE

“A rare uplifting film. It will leave you choked up and cheering at the end.”
- Dave Larsen, DAYTON DAILY NEWS		  

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