October Sky

1999 • 107 minutes
4.6
619 reviews
91%
Tomatometer
PG
Rating
Eligible
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Jake Gyllenhaal and Laura Dern star in this inspiring true story about a teenager living in a West Virginia mining town who dares to reach for the stars after seeing the Sputnik satellite.
Rating
PG

Ratings and reviews

4.6
619 reviews
Stephen Jacewicz
November 26, 2021
October Sky is so inspiring and touching that it even truly speaks to today. It is a powerful true story of someone who would love rocket launching with his friends in the midst of bullying and family issues and yet he got to NASA. It is a beautiful film with a gorgeous score and truly speaks powerful volumes in the past, present, and future. Please see it. Thank you.
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Dorothy T
July 19, 2015
And if I remember correctly, this is based on a true story and a book, by a character that was in the story (not the actor tho ), this will bring your eyes to water and maybe just maybe, make you think about how life would be like if you could do something like this. I just love this movie I would watch this a million times if I want, but I don't want to 😂.. <3 ♡♡
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Elsa Jimenez
February 20, 2017
This is a beautiful, heart warming story about a boy that aspires something greater than what most in his town can ever dream of. It is a truly inspiring movie and a must see.
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