October Sky (1999)

Based on 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, and eventually became a NASA scientist.

Directed by: Joe Johnston

Starring: Laura Dern, Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Owen, Chris Cooper, William Lee Scott, Chad Lindberg

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