
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 Date | February 19, 1999 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | October Sky | |
| Runtime | 1h 48min | |
| Budget | $25,000,000 | |
| Revenue | $34,698,685 | |
| Language | English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United States of America | |
| Production Companies | Universal Pictures | |