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October Sky (1999) Biography, Drama, Family

  • 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.
  • Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Chris Owen
  • MetaScore: 71/100 IMDB Score: 7.8/10
  • Awards: 4 wins & 11 nominations.
  • [IMDB] [Trailer]

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