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October Sky

October Sky

1999 · 1h 47m · PG

10+

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.

Values

AmbitionPerseveranceHard WorkCourageIntegrity

Relationships

Father-SonMentorshipFriendship

Themes

American DreamClassic AmericanaBased on True StoryComing of age

Genre

Drama

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