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October Sky

Film · 1999

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.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Lewis Colickwriter
  2. Joe Johnstondirector
  3. Peter Cramerexecutive producer
  4. Marc Sternbergexecutive producer
  5. Robert Dalvaeditor
  6. Fred Murphycinematographer
  7. Nancy Foycasting director
  8. Mark Ishamcomposer
  9. Mark S. Millerproducer
  10. Charles Gordonproducer
  11. Larry Francoproducer
  12. Barry Robisonproduction designer

On screen

  1. Chris Owenlead actor
  2. Chris Cooperlead actor
  3. Jake Gyllenhaallead actor
  4. Laura Dernlead actor
  5. Randy Striplingsupporting actor
  6. Scott Thomassupporting actor
  7. Natalie Canerdaysupporting actor
  8. William Lee Scottsupporting actor
  9. Chad Lindbergsupporting actor
  10. Elya Baskinsupporting actor
  11. Chris Ellissupporting actor
  12. Bradford Ryan Lundguest actor
  13. David Copelandguest actor
  14. David Duceyguest actor
  15. Don G. Campbellguest actor
  16. Don Taylorguest actor
  17. Donald Thorneguest actor
  18. Frank Schulerguest actor
  19. Ida Ginnguest actor
  20. Jenny Pattersonguest actor
  21. Joe Digaetanoguest actor
  22. Jonathan Fawbushguest actor
  23. Justin Whitsettguest actor
  24. Kaili Hollisterguest actor
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From the people who made October Sky

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  1. Hidalgo2004 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  2. Jurassic Park III2001 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  3. Jumanji1995 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  4. The Rocketeer1991 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  5. Captain America: The First Avenger2011 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  6. Ladder 492004 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  7. Unlawful Entry1992 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  8. Trojan War1997 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  9. Ghosts of Mississippi1996 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  10. Judgment Night1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio2005 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  12. Not Safe for Work2014 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  13. Bulletproof1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. Domestic Disturbance2001 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  15. Charlie St. Cloud2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. Flamin' Hot2023 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. Beyond the Sea2004 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. Raising Cain1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. Honey, I Shrunk the Kids1989 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  20. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American Zoetrope2004 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  22. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms2018 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  23. The Black Stallion Returns1983 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. The Wolfman2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  33. Sleepy Hollow1999 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  36. Mars Attacks!1996 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  82. The Heavenly Kid1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  83. Blade II2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  88. Varsity Blues1999 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  89. The Great Gilly Hopkins2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  90. Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  91. D.O.A.1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  95. Field of Dreams1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  98. Let's Be Cops2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  103. Romeo Is Bleeding1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  108. The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles1992 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
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  110. My One and Only2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  131. Home for the Holidays1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. EnlightenedLaura Dern2011 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  2. Moonlight MileJake GyllenhaalMark Isham2002 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. DemolitionChris CooperJake Gyllenhaal2016 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. Lone StarChris Cooper1996 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  5. Inside JobScott Thomas2021 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  6. JarheadJake GyllenhaalChris Cooper2005 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  7. End of WatchJake Gyllenhaal2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  8. Return to Jurassic ParkLaura Dern2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  9. Bubble BoyJake GyllenhaalBarry Robison2001 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  10. The Company MenChris Cooper2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. HighwayJake GyllenhaalBarry Robison2002 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  12. Ready to RumbleChris Owen2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  13. Great ExpectationsChris Cooper1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  14. If Anything Happens I Love YouLaura Dern2020 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. Adaptation.Chris Cooper2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  16. Jurassic ParkLaura Dern1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. When the Game Stands TallLaura Dern2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  18. Wild at HeartLaura Dern1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  19. AngusChris Owen1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  20. Nocturnal AnimalsJake Gyllenhaal2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  21. Married LifeChris Cooper2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  22. RenditionJake GyllenhaalBarry Robison2007 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  23. NightcrawlerJake Gyllenhaal2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  24. Citizen RuthLaura Dern1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  25. A Perfect WorldLaura Dern1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  26. Daddy and ThemLaura Dern2001 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  27. The MuppetsChris Cooper2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. IrresistibleChris Cooper2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. SyrianaChris Cooper2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. Blue VelvetLaura Dern1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. Boston StranglerChris Cooper2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. ZodiacJake Gyllenhaal2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. Marriage StoryLaura Dern2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. MatewanChris Cooper1987 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  35. RecountLaura Dern2008 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  36. WildlifeJake Gyllenhaal2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. SeabiscuitChris Cooper2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. Presumed InnocentJake Gyllenhaal2024 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  39. RemainJake Gyllenhaal2027 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. NovocaineLaura Dern2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. BreachChris Cooper2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. The Bourne IdentityChris Cooper2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. Velvet BuzzsawJake Gyllenhaal2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  44. Inland EmpireLaura Dern2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. The KingdomChris Cooper2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. Joe BellJake Gyllenhaal2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. We Don't Live Here AnymoreLaura Dern2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  48. StrongerJake Gyllenhaal2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  49. Accidental LoveJake Gyllenhaal2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  50. Dr. T & the WomenLaura Dern2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. EnemyJake Gyllenhaal2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  52. J.T. LeRoyLaura Dern2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  53. The Good GirlJake Gyllenhaal2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  54. Lonely PlanetLaura Dern2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  55. F is for FamilyLaura Dern2015 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  56. Trial by FireLaura Dern2019 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  57. ProofJake Gyllenhaal2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. Source CodeJake Gyllenhaal2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  59. BravetownLaura Dern2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. LifeJake Gyllenhaal2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. Certain WomenLaura Dern2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. Guy Ritchie's The CovenantJake Gyllenhaal2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. PrisonersJake Gyllenhaal2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. Brokeback MountainJake Gyllenhaal2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  65. Donnie DarkoJake Gyllenhaal2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. A Beautiful Day in the NeighborhoodChris Cooper2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. Love & Other DrugsJake Gyllenhaal2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  68. WildLaura Dern2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  69. The Fault in Our StarsLaura Dern2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared