October Sky

1999 • 107 minutes

About this movie

Jake Gyllenhaal and Laura Dern star in this inspiring true story about a teenager living in a West Virginia mining town who dares to reach for the stars after seeing the Sputnik satellite.

Ratings and reviews

I just had the pleasure to meet Homer and his wife Linda. What lovely people and a great inspiration to us all. Watch the movie and read the book. Homer's story is a good tale.

October Sky is also an anagram of Rocket Boys!