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The true story of Homer Hickam, a young boy trapped in a close-minded coal-mining town in the 1950's. When Sputnik is successfully launched, Homer becomes obsessed with the concept of rocket launching. To the dismay and disgust of the townspeople, as well as Homer's father, he and his friends try to launch a rocket themselves. With the inspiration of a school teacher, they persevere and never lose hope in the dreams. An uplifting, hopeful story that the whole family can enjoy.

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UPC0025192055720

eBay Product ID (ePID)3283047

Product Key Features

ActorJake Gyllenhaal, Laura Dern

EditionWidescreen

RatingG

Movie/TV TitleOctober Sky

DirectorJoe Johnston

FormatDVD

Release Year1999

GenreDrama

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Display FormatWidescreen

Signal StandardDvd

Leading RoleJake Gyllenhaal, Laura Dern

Film CountryUSA

Release Date19990727

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4.9

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by jdallen99
06 Feb, 2023
Sputnik inspires student in a small coal mining town, to build small rockets, which led to a scholarship, and a NASA career.
Interesting true story of a high school student, living in a small coal mining company town, who was inspired by the USSR Sputnik satellite launch, to attempt to build and fly small rockets near his town. His parents and some other students thought this was a waste of time, but with encouragement from a teacher, he spent time learning more of the theory, math, and parts design, involved for successful launches of progressively larger (model) rockets, longer distances (and less failed, explosions). This developed into creating a science fair project that led to his ability to get a college scholarship, allowing him to escape an otherwise inevitable career as a coal minor. He became a NASA engineer in real-life.
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by roberbrit1
19 May, 2017
Literally a BLAST.
This movie is so meaningful and a tear jerker. If you love space, space exploration, history, sci-fi, and Jake Gyllenhaal this is a blast, literally. It is a hopeful movie, a movie about overcoming where one is from and that great minds can come from any small town. I love this movie.
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by i-land-boy
29 Mar, 2017
We need more "Feel Good" movies like this!
Bought this particular DVD for a friend in Fiji who has a similar dream to bring hope to his small village. I have shared this movie with hundreds of students, over the years. Best of all...... It's (basically) a true account!
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by wintersong9138
25 Oct, 2018
This movie was filmed within 10 miles of my hometown! We enjoyed watching!
I bought this DVD for a friend - she was dying to get hold of it so I asked her opinion and she gave it 5 stars!
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by catangel52
20 Apr, 2016
Replacement
Due to space issues upgrading the old VHS to DVD, loving the change and the movies. Impressed with the movie condition upon receipt.
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by purplehaze1234
24 Oct, 2019
Boys dreams differ from what father thinks. Family life isnt always perfect.
A healthy and smart family movie. Only about 25 movies this good ever made. I like it.
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by KnwXjPbvSOC@Deleted
12 Apr, 2017
October Sky
Excellent movie. Characters are appealing. Story is inspiring. Movie is free of any form of inappropriateness (language, sex, etc) Excellent for a wide range of audiences.
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by grandpadanny1152
08 Apr, 2020
I recommend this movie. Great Family Movie.
Great Video! I had seen the movie before but wanted it for my collection.
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by wllangley
19 Jan, 2022
great true story
Great movie, especially for anybody from the coal fields!
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by howa_ji
14 Mar, 2019
just what i was looking for
great value fast delivery
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