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.
Directed by: Joe Johnston
Written by: Lewis Colick
Music by: Mark Isham
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern, William Lee Scott, Chad Lindberg, Natalie Canerday, Elya Baskin, Chris Ellis, Scott Thomas
Genre: Drama, History, Family
Released: 1999-02-19
Runtime: 107 minutes
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