October Sky

1999 · directed by Joe Johnston

Rating

79/100

Hit

no

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.

October Sky (1999), directed by Joe Johnston, rates 79/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Jake Gyllenhaal
• Chris Cooper
• Chris Owen
• Laura Dern
• William Lee Scott
• Chad Lindberg
• Natalie Canerday
• Elya Baskin
• Chris Ellis
• Scott Thomas

Crew

• Fred Murphy — Director of Photography
• Robert Dalva — Editor
• Mark Isham — Original Music Composer
• Lewis Colick — Screenplay

More from Joe Johnston

1. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) — 71/100
2. Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989) — 66/100
3. The Rocketeer (1991) — 64/100
4. Jumanji (1995) — 62/100
5. Hidalgo (2004) — 61/100
6. Not Safe for Work (2014) — 57/100

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