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October Sky
1999
Joe Johnston
1999·PG·
United States
United StatesAward tierBronze
Metascore
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.
Cast
Laura Dern·Jake Gyllenhaal·Chris Cooper·Chris Owen
Producers
Peter Cramer·Larry Franco·Charles Gordon·Marc Sternberg
Languages
EnglishMajor Awards
0 wins · 1 nomination
Nominations (1)
Best Screenplay
Writers Guild of America, USA (2000)
Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published
Lewis Colick