October Sky (1999)

Name: October Sky
Genre: Drama, History, Family
Released: 1999
Duration: 1 h 47 min
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern, William Lee Scott

Hollywood movie · Drama, History, Family · 107 min · TMDB 7.7/10

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: Jake Gyllenhaal (Homer Hickam), Chris Cooper (John Hickam), Chris Owen (Quentin Wilson), Laura Dern (Miss Riley), William Lee Scott (Roy Lee), Chad Lindberg (O'Dell).

Directed by Joe Johnston.

Streaming in India on JioHotstar.