October Sky
- released:1999-02-19
- genres: Drama, History
- duration:107m
- casts: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern, William Lee Scott
- Country: United States of America
- Production: Universal Pictures
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.