Quick Info
- Year
- 1999
- Director
- Joe Johnston
- Duration
- 107 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $25M
- Box Office
- $35M
External Ratings
IMDb7.7
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes77%
📺 Where to Watch
External links — subscription may be required
October Sky
Our Rating
7.8/10
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Overview
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.8
Acting
7.9
Direction
7.7
Cinematography
7.5
Music
7.3
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
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