How long is October Sky?

October Sky is 1 hr 48 min long.

Who is Homer Hickam in October Sky?

Jake Gyllenhaal plays Homer Hickam in the film.

October Sky

Name: October Sky
Duration: 108
Rating: 88

John Hickam (Chris Cooper) is a West Virginia coal miner who loves his job and expects his sons, Jim (Scott Miles) and Homer (Jake Gyllenhaal), to follow in his footsteps. But Jim gets a football scholarship, and Homer becomes interested in rocket science after seeing Sputnik 1 crossing the sky. John disapproves of his son's new mania, but Homer begins building rockets with the help of friends and a sympathetic teacher (Laura Dern). Rocketry, he hopes, will prove his ticket to a better life.

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How long is October Sky?: October Sky is 1 hr 48 min long.

Who directed October Sky?: Joe Johnston

Who is Homer Hickam in October Sky?: Jake Gyllenhaal plays Homer Hickam in the film.

What is October Sky about?: John Hickam (Chris Cooper) is a West Virginia coal miner who loves his job and expects his sons, Jim (Scott Miles) and Homer (Jake Gyllenhaal), to follow in his footsteps. But Jim gets a football scholarship, and Homer becomes interested in rocket science after seeing Sputnik 1 crossing the sky. John disapproves of his son's new mania, but Homer begins building rockets with the help of friends and a sympathetic teacher (Laura Dern). Rocketry, he hopes, will prove his ticket to a better life.