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October Sky
1999
Director
Joe Johnston
Year
1999
Content Rating
PG
Stars
Laura Dern, Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen
Languages
🇬🇧 English
Origin Countries
🇺🇸 United States
Synopsis
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.
Major Awards
Overall
0 wins — 1 nomination
Nominations (1)
Best Screenplay
Writers Guild of America, USA (2000)
Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published