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October Sky Official Trailer
IMDb Score: 7.8
Directed by: Joe Johnston
Actors: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern
Genre: Psychological Film,
Produce: Universal Pictures
Country: United States
Duration:108 minutes
Plot: In the 1950s, in a remote mining town called Coalwood, Homer Hickam is a child with only one future in sight: working in the local coal mine like his father. However, in 1957, everything changed when mankind's first artificial satellite - Sputnik was launched into orbit.
With that event, Homer was inspired to learn how to build rockets. With his friends and the help of those around him, Homer tried and failed many times. Unfortunately, most people in town and especially Homer's father thought they were wasting their time on something useless. Only one teacher in high school understands their efforts and motivates them to run for national science exhibitions where top universities always offer scholarships to outstanding students.
A true story of Homer Hickam a Vietnam war veteran, son of a coal miner, inspired by the launch of Sputnik, overcame many difficulties and disapproval of his father to research Research, explore and create your own rocket.