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October Sky
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PG,1hr 48min
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February 19, 1999
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Universal
Synopsis: NASA engineer Homer H. Hickam, Jr.'s autobiography provided the basis for this drama about a teenager coming of age at the dawn of the space race. In 1957, Homer Hickam (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a high school student in Coalwood, West Virginia when the Soviet Union launches Sputnik, the first man-made satellite. While most of his friends and neighbors react with fear or distrust, Homer is instantly fascinated and begins studying everything he can find on jet and rocket design. While many of Homer's friends ... Full Synopsis
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With its lack of car chases, fist fights, and over-the-top melodrama, the film has to rely on solid acting, an intelligent script, and capable directing. Full Review
Metascore
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71
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Homer Hickam
John Hickam
Miss Riley
Quentin
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