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Plot: In Coalwood, West Virginia, all the boys grow up to be coal miners and Homer Hickam has no reason to think he'll be any different. Too small to earn a football scholarship, Homer has no way out of his...( read more read more... ) predetermined life -- until the soviet satellite Sputnik flies over the October sky and changes everything. It's 1957 and Homer's world just got a lot bigger. Though his father is mine superintendent and has no greater wish than to see his sons follow in his footsteps, Homer embarks on a mission to build and launch his own homemade rockets with the help of his loyal band of friends. Though their frequent mistakes nearly get them shut down, their successes inspire the whole town to believe that miracles can happen even in Coalwood, and there's nothing wrong with shooting for the stars.

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  • No rating.
    MCT:
    August 6, 2008
    Based on True Story about October Sky means Rocket Boys in an anagram word: Homer Hickam (Jake Gyllenhaal), Quentin Wilson (Chris Owen), Roy Lee Cooke (William Lee Scott), Sherman O'Dell (Chad Lindberg), Leon Bolden (Randy Stripling), & Ike Bykovsky (Elya Baskin) invented rockets to impress their teacher Miss Riley (Laura Dern) as an instructor of our shuttle mission astronauts.
  • 0.5 Stars
    MCT:
    August 6, 2008
    This idea could have been a memorable movie. In my opinion, it miserabley failed. This isn't a good movie at all. I don't know why people think this is a great movie. The cursing is poorly placed.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    July 25, 2008
    I remember when I saw this I thought 'wow'...that was one to remember. I need to see it again to remember it more and give a proper review :)
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 22, 2008
    One of the most heartfelt movies of all time. It'll make you laugh, cry and feel the strong urge to build rockets.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 21, 2008
    This is such an inspirational movie, that makes you feel like you can go out and achieve anything, as long as you have the support of someone you care for
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    July 9, 2008
    Great family movie based on true events and with a good message. Jake Gyllenhaal did a great performance. A worth of watch!
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 4, 2008
    "O céu de Outubro" é maravilhoso! Com certeza é o filme que jamais sai de nossas mentes por ser honesto, direto, incisivo e absolutamente incrível. Tem diálogos precisos, interpretações arrebatadoras e uma história inspiradora. Esse é o filme que deve ser visto e revisto, pois traz a força de espírito e a coragem tão escassas em nossos dias. E mostra a realidade ao lado de um sonho em que a persistência é praticamente tudo para realizá-lo. Gostei muito!
  • 2.5 Stars
    MCT:
    June 27, 2008
    I might have liked this more if I didn't have to watch it pretty much every year in school. It was ok.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    June 11, 2008
    It's an interesting movie with a nice mellow and youthful feel to it. Not really something I want to watch much, though.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    June 4, 2008
    Slow-moving with a bleak coal mining town, make it a bit depressing. The pacing and editing could've been improved. There are many emotional scenes which try to tug on the heartstrings of the viewers. The performances are strong with Jake Gyllenhaal playing Homer Hickman, a boy captivated by his rocket design hobby, against the strong urges to follow in his father's career working at the coal mine. Homer (Gyllenhaal) and his friends face many odds to get their rocket projects brought to the statewide science fair. Like many of the rockets they built, the movie is too much of a downer, and could use more "uplifting" scenes. It was well-made and very watchable, but a heavy experience.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 31, 2008
    OMG! This move is just, wow. Like, I can't describe it....I'm speechless. So inspirational. And Jake Gyllenhaal is the hottest man alive. If you haven't seen it, SEE IT NOW!!!!!
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    April 27, 2008
    A teenager is determined to get out of coal mining town and become a rocket scientist by learning how to build rockets. His relationship with his father was very rocky and does get heart warming.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    April 18, 2008
    I really liked this movie. Homer and his friends showed perserverance and they ended up help make history. it was sad that his father and teacher died in the end though
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    April 11, 2008
    A solid adaptation of a wonderful book. I found myself still waiting to see what happened next, even though I already did. Good popcorn flick.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    April 5, 2008
    Great Movie, the first movie I ever saw Jake Gyllenhall in, very inspirational, flat out good movie.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    March 21, 2008
    this movie was so great!!! i saw it at school and i completely liked it. it is just so good. u should totally watch it!
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    February 17, 2008
    Despite I always say dramas are boring but most of my favourite movies are dramas somehow..

    A story about a boy trying to reach a dream. It's aspiring and momentum. And it's Jake!
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    February 3, 2008
    Touching movie based on the true story of a boy who was inspired to build a rocket after seeing Sputnik fly across the sky.
    He lived in a coal town and it was his father's dream for him to grow up to work in the coal mine just as he did.
    Homer was convinced his destiny was in the stars (literally) so he got his friends together, the geek of the school, and they went about working on a rocket.
    If it wasn't for the help of his teacher and eventually the entire town, he may not have gone on to do great things in science.
    Great acting by Jake Gyllenhaal, this is one movie you could tell he could act.
    It was funny watching all the rocket trials and it does make you want to go out and build one!
    Go watch this movie, it's really good!
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    January 30, 2008
    This is so much better than it has any right to be. The cliched story (true though it may be, it still follows a traditional arc) works because of some downright brilliant acting by a lot of people. All of the obstacles thrown up in Homer's path should feel contrived, but they don't because this movie understands its characters.

    I guess anyone who's ever disagreed with their parents can identify with this movie. It understands how complicated real life is, and that no one is the bad guy or the martyr or the best friend. The people in this movie all have their own lives and their own point of view.

    I can't really describe why I freaking love this movie. You should watch it.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    January 28, 2008
    Excelente pelicula. Demuestra lo que se puede hacer con muy poco dinero en la produccion.

    Cielo de octubre, relata la historia de un joven que sueña con ser astronauta y para ello debe superar muchos obstaculos
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    January 1, 2008
    Holy Crap! This movie was amazing, Its based on a true story and Jake G.'s Acting was Great! I can see why he is so acclaimed now adays. Awesome Movie, Great Music and Good Pace.

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Comments

  • csbuttertoast
    I'm sorry but I see nothing awe inspiring in this movie. It will live in my memory forever as a no good crappy movie. I would rather nail my head to a board then watch this crap again.
    posted 96 days ago
  • chocotania674
    This movie is so cool. i totaly want to go to college!!!
    posted 107 days ago
  • pavacri23
    this movie really motivated me to fight for my goals
    posted 194 days ago
  • puppydogsmc
    This movie is really good. It's touching!
    posted 349 days ago
  • princesscheetahk
    really good!! a little bit of cuzing but really good!!
    posted 384 days ago
  • tessgrl586
    best movie ever! touching and beautiful
    posted 735 days ago
  • Jaredgirl
    Totally amazing!! Inspiring and beautiful.
    posted 819 days ago

Details

  • Rated: (PG)
  • Directed by: Joe Johnston
  • Genres: Drama
  • Released: February 19, 1999
  • DVD Released: July 29, 1999

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