October Sky: Special Edition

Featuring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Laura Dern & Chris Cooper

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Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.

In Coalwood, West Virginia, 1957, coal mining is king and no one can escape life underground. But when high schooler Homer Hickam Jr (Jake Gyllenhaal) sees the Soviet satellite Sputnik streak overhead, he aims for the stars and a new destiny in this incredible true story of hope, determination and triumph. With the help of his teacher (Laura Dern) and three buddies, Homer sets out to build his own rocket.

How Homer overcomes seemingly impossible obstacles - poor education, a disapproving father (Chris Cooper) and a series of misfires that threaten to flatten his dreams and the town - and fulfills his vision is the launching pad for one of the most timeless, inspirational stories ever brought to the screen.

Based on the book by Homer H. Hickam.
  • 'Aiming High': The story of the Rocket Boys
  • Feature commentary with Homer Hickman
  • Spotlight on location
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Regions 2/4/5
ActorsJake Gyllenhaal, Laura Dern, Chris Cooper, William Lee Scott, Chris Owen, Chad Lindberg, Natalie Canerday & Elya Baskin
DirectorJoe Johnston
CertificatePG
Year1999
ScreenWidescreen 2.35:1 Anamorphic
LanguagesEnglish - Dolby Digital (5.1)
SubtitlesDanish ; Dutch ; English for the hearing impaired ; Finnish ; Norwegian ; Swedish
Duration1 hour and 43 minutes (approx)
RegionRegion 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

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 sends your spirits soaring!

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an amazing, beautifully crafted film for the ages.....and now one of my personal favourites! how this was overlooked for major awards i will never know!

 would never have watched but glad i did

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this film was really good, a little like stand by me, and a lovely true story. All characters were liekable and believeable and it was interesting too :)

 Something different

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Its great its not a family film but its something the family can see. A heart warming true story with Jake Gyllenhaal.

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