October Sky with Jake Gyllenhaal: DVD Cover

    October Sky Director: Joe Johnston Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Chris Owen

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    • DVD Release Date: 01/25/2005
    • Original Release: 1999
    • Rating: Rated PG
    • Sales Rank: 2,201

    Viewer Rating: (27 ratings)

    Detailed Rating: "Inspiration" See All

     
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    Scenes

    Features

    Closed Caption; Aiming High: The Story of the Rocket Boys; Feature commentary with Homer Hickam; Spotlight on location; Production notes; Theatrical trailer

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    Scene Index

    Side #1 --
    1. The Age of Sputnik [2:29]
    2. The Coalwood Boy [6:35]
    3. To Build a Rocket [8:43]
    4. Stroke of Genius [7:30]
    5. Cape Coalwood [9:14]
    6. Rocket Roulette [3:35]
    7. Splitting the Sky [3:01]
    8. False Hopes [5:09]
    9. Up in Smoke [6:52]
    10. Valentine [1:27]
    11. I Won't Shed a Tear [12:32]
    12. A Life That Counts [1:53]
    13. Search for Auk 13 [3:20]
    14. Strike [8:55]
    15. Homer's in Trouble [4:05]
    16. The Highest Honor [3:47]
    17. This Ones Yours [5:53]
    18. Epilogue/Titles [4:44]

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    Editorial Reviews

    NASA engineer Homer H. Hickam, Jr.'s autobiography provided the basis for this drama about a teenager coming of age at the dawn of the space race. In 1957, Homer Hickam (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a high school student in Coalwood, West Virginia when the Soviet Union launches Sputnik, the first man-made satellite. While most of his friends and neighbors react with fear or distrust, Homer is instantly fascinated and begins studying everything he can find on jet and rocket design. While many of Homer's friends are puzzled by his new obsession, several new friends share his enthusiasm, and with the encouragement of his teacher (Laura Dern), Homer and his fellow "Rocket Boys" begin designing and launching their own homemade missiles. However, Homer's father (Chris Cooper) takes a dim view of his son's interest in rockets and is convinced Homer's future should be the same as his own, working in the local coal mines. October Sky mixes the drama of traditional family conflicts with a nostalgic glimpse of life in the mid-50's and a look at the earliest days of our journey into space. Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

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    Inspiring true story, very well done.by WonderfulWV

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    November 10, 2009: The true story of the Rocket Boys- of Homer Hickam and his friends, his family, and especially his mom & teacher- is a wonderful and inspirational one. HH's book is fine, fast, feel-good reading, and this movie does it justice. An inspriation to any kid that ever looked around at his/her world and wanted more... and to the parents and teachers that do everything they can to let those kids soar...

    One of the few good moviesby historianWI

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    October 10, 2009: This inspirational film takes us back to the atmosphere of Sputnik, and centers around some high school students who need an education to work their way out of a dying mining town. It is a true story about the people that developed our most successfuul rockets, but what really puts the film over the top is the relationship between a father and his son. At first they don't get along because they are too much alike. However, in helping reach their goals they end up developing a deep respect for each other. This is a must see movie, that the whole family can watch together.


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