October Sky

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 & Crew

Director

Joe Johnston

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