Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Based on
Rocket Boys
Awards
Writers Guild of America Award, Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Family Film
Setting
Coalwood
Filming locations
Oliver Springs, Harriman, Kingston
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Critics Choice Awards 2000 generic
- Writers Guild of America 2000 generic
Titles
| Original title | October Sky | |
| Alternate title | Rocket Boys |
Soundtracks
| CD | October Sky (1999) | 1 release, 1999: Sony Classical |
| CD | October Sky (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Mark Isham (1999) | 3 releases, 1999: Sony Classical |
| Cassette | October Sky (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Mark Isham (1999) | 1 release, 1999: Sony Classical |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
