directed by: Joe Johnston, year: 1999
actors: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern

October Sky is a 1999 American biographical drama film directed by Joe Johnston. It is based on the true story of Homer H. Hickam, Jr., a coal miner's son who was inspired to take up rocketry against his father's wishes. The film follows Homer and his friends as they overcome various obstacles and pursue their dreams of building and launching their own rockets.

Perseverance, Space Exploration, Coming Of Age, Education, Dreams