October Sky (1999)
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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.
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Release Date:
1999-02-19
Run Time:
108 minutes
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