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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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Joe Johnston | Director |
| Homer H. Hickam Jr. | Writer |
| Lewis Colick | Writer |
| Larry Franco | Producer |
| Charles Gordon | Producer |
| Mark Isham | Composer |
| Fred Murphy | Cinematographer |
| Robert Dalva | Editor |
| Barry Robison | Production Designer |
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Jake Gyllenhaal | |
| Chris Cooper | |
| Laura Dern | |
| Chris Owen |
