

PG · 107 min
October Sky
Directed by Joe Johnston
Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper
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.
Release
Feb 19, 1999
Budget
$25M
Breakeven
$62.5M(2.5x)
Gross
$34,698,685
Profit
-$27,801,315
Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.
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.
Release
Feb 19, 1999
Budget
$25M
Breakeven
$62.5M(2.5x)
Gross
$34,698,685
Profit
-$27,801,315
PG · 107 min