Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: February 19, 1999
Runtime: 108 minutes
Genres: Drama
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 7.7/10 (1373 votes)
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Jake Gyllenhaal
Homer Hickam

Chris Cooper
John Hickam

Chris Owen
Quentin Wilson

Laura Dern
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William Lee Scott
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Chad Lindberg
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Natalie Canerday
Elsie Hickam

Ilya Baskin
Ike Bykovsky

Chris Ellis
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Scott Thomas
Jim Hickam

Randy Stripling
Leon Bolden

Courtney Cole-Fendley
Dorothy Platt

David Dwyer
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Kaili Hollister
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