October Sky (1999)
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.
All Releases
Domestic (93.9%)
$32,570,685
$32,570,685
International (6.1%)
$2,128,068
$2,128,068
Worldwide
$34,698,753
$34,698,753
Domestic DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Domestic Opening$5,905,250
Budget$25,000,000
Earliest Release DateFebruary 19, 1999
(Domestic)
MPAAPG
Running Time1 hr 48 min
GenresBiography
Drama
Family
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By Release
| Release Group | Rollout | Markets | Domestic | International | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | February 19, 1999 | Domestic | $32,570,685 | $2,128,000 | $34,698,685 |
| 2020 Re-release | August 20, 2020 | New Zealand | – | $68 | $68 |
By Region
| Domestic | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1 | $32,570,685 | 2,745 |
| APAC | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | $68 | 7,383 |
