October Sky movie review...

October Sky is a film based on the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miners son who was inspired to rocket science by the Russian launch of Sputnik. With the help of his teacher Mrs. Riley and his true friends, he sets out to design a rocket. His pragmatic father fights him every step of the way wanting him to work in the mines like himself.

This movie is very well done and ends up leaving you feeling inspired. It is really a feel good film. Jake Gyllenhaal as young Homer turns in an outstanding performance.

My rating A or 9.4

General movie info...

Directed by Joe Johnston

Writing credits: Homer H. Hickam Jr.�(book-"Rocket Boys"), Lewis Colick (screenplay)

Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal....Homer Hickam; Chris Cooper....John Hickam, Laura Dern....Miss Riley, Chris Owen....Quentin, William Lee Scott....Roy Lee, Chad Lindberg....O'Dell, Natalie Canerday....Elsie Hickam, Scott Thomas (IV)....Jim Hickam, Randy Stripling....Leon Bolden, Chris Ellis....Principal Turner, Courtney Fendley....Dorothy Platt, 'Big Frank' Schuler....John Eye Blevins, Kailie Hollister....Valentina Carmina, Elya Baskin....Mr. Brosloski, Don G. Campbell....Mr. Morris, Winston Link....Locomotive Engineer

Genre: Drama

MPAA: Rated PG for language, brief teen sensuality and alcohol use, and for some thematic elements.

Runtime: 108 minutes, Language: English, Color: Color (DeLuxe), Sound Mix: DTS/Dolby Digital

October Sky official website (Universal Pictures)

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