October Sky

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%
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October Sky

Joe Johnston1999107mEN

Our Rating

7.8/10
7.8/10
Story
7.9/10
Acting
7.7/10
Direction
7.5/10
Cinematography
7.3/10
Music

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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