October Sky (1999)
Homer Hickam is a kid with only one future in sight, to work in the local coal mine like his father. However, in October 1957 everything changes when the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, goes into orbit. When Homer sees the Soviet satellite streak overhead, he becomes inspired to learn how to build rockets. With the help of his friends, and the local nerd, Homer sets to do just that by trial and a lot of error. Unfortunately, most of the town, and especially Homer's father, thinks that they are wasting their time. Only one teacher understands their efforts and lets them know that they could become contenders in the national science fair with college scholarships being the prize. Now the gang must learn to perfect their craft and overcome the many problems facing them as they shoot for the stars.
Directors: Joe Johnston
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Chris Owen, and William Lee Scott
Release Date: February 19, 1999
5 Movie Reviews
This was a really inspiring movie that made me cry and laugh at the same time. It was about a son of a coal minor or as called the chief coal miner. The son is really interested in building a rocket to travel to space until his father gets hurt in the coal mine and he goes to work in coal mine but, then realizes that what he was really meant to do was make a big change and to build rockets.
A great blend of happy and sad, persistence and resistance; this one heck of a success story, is great for young students who need a bit of help in figuring out who they are. Not to mention the movie stars Jake Gyllenhaal *drool*
about a boys dream of being a rocket scientist, but his dad disapproves and dreams for his son to follow in his foot steps as a coal miner.a great film for all ages (7+)
We are watching this movie in science class and it is really good so far!
BEST MOVIE EVER this is my favorite movie ever!!