October Sky (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1999, October Sky is a drama and family film directed by Joe Johnston, running about 108 minutes. “Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on 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, and eventually became a NASA scientist.
Who’s in it. October Sky stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Homer Hickam, Chris Cooper as John Hickam, Laura Dern as Miss Riley and Chris Owen as Quentin Wilson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, October Sky has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $34.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Wonder Project Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch October Sky page.
If you liked it. Fans of October Sky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch October Sky (1999)?
- In US, October Sky is available to stream on Wonder Project Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is October Sky worth watching?
- October Sky holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in October Sky?
- October Sky stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Chris Owen and William Lee Scott.
- When was October Sky released?
- October Sky was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.