October Sky
Genre: Drama
Reviewed in Issue 34 of Widescreen Review
Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, William Lee Scott, Chris Owen, Chad Lindberg, Natalie Canerday, Elya Baskin, Chris Ellis, Laura Dern
| Studio/Distributor | Universal Studios Home Video |
| Catalog Number | LD83750-WS |
| MPAA Rating | PG |
| Retail Price | $29.98 |
| Running Time | 108 |
| Color Type | Color |
| Chaptered/Scene Access | Yes |
| Closed Captioned | Yes |
| Theatrical Release | 1999 |
| THX Digitally Mastered | No |
| Director | Joe Johnston |
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| Music | Subscribers only |
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| Stars | Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, William Lee Scott, Chris Owen, Chad Lindberg, Natalie Canerday, Elya Baskin, Chris Ellis, Laura Dern |
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| Soundtrack | Dolby Digital Surround |
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| Remastered Dolby Digital | Subscribers only |
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Subscribe FreeBased on the book “Rocket Boys,” the true story of NASA engineer Homer H. Hickham, Jr.; October Sky begins when high school student Homer (Gyllenhaal) sees the Soviet satellite Sputnik streak overhead. Inspired by this wonderous sight, Homer decides to build his own rocket. With the aid of a caring teacher (Dern) and three buddies, Homer experiences many setbacks and obstacles including a disapproving coal mining father and poor education. A movie that both parents and kids will enjoy.
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