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October Sky

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.

Release DateFebruary 19, 1999
StatusReleased
Original TitleOctober Sky
Runtime1h 48min
Budget$25,000,000
Revenue$34,698,685
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesUniversal Pictures