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Critic Neil Jeffries
rated 6

The rockets beautifully symbolise the escape craved by the impressive Gyllenhaal (...), and Cooper (...) epitomises intransigent tradition.

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Cast & Crew

Joe Johnston
Director
Laura Dern
As Miss Riley
Jake Gyllenhaal
As Homer Hickam
Chris Cooper
As John Hickam
Chris Ellis
As Principal Turner
Elya Baskin
As Ike Bykovsky
David Dwyer
As Jake Mosby

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Inspired by the launch of Sputnik 1, a group of teenagers in a small West Virginia town set out to build their own rockets and compete in a national science fair. Despite facing opposition from their families and community, they persevere and eventually succeed in launching a successful rocket. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about determination, teamwork, and the power of dreams. Based on a true story.

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October Sky was released in theaters on February 19, 1999.