In a 1950's mining town called Coalwood, Homer Hickam is a kid with only one future in sight, to work in the local coal mine like his father. However in October 1957, everything changes when the first artificial satellite, Sputnik goes into orbit. With that event, Homer becomes inspired to learn how to build rockets. With his friends and the local nerd, Homer sets to do just that by trial and a lot of error. Unfortunately, most of the town and especially Homer's father thinks... (Full plot summary below)
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In a 1950's mining town called Coalwood, Homer Hickam is a kid with only one future in sight, to work in the local coal mine like his father. However in October 1957, everything changes when the first artificial satellite, Sputnik goes into orbit. With that event, Homer becomes inspired to learn how to build rockets. With his friends and the local nerd, Homer sets to do just that by trial and a lot of error. Unfortunately, most of the town and especially Homer's father thinks that they are wasting their time. Only one teacher in the high school understands their efforts and lets them know that they could become contenders in the national science fair with college scholarships being the prize. Now the gang must learn to perfect their craft and overcome the many problems facing them as they shoot for the stars.
Leave your thoughts about October Sky.
| Laramie Movie ScopeRobert RotenIt is about four kids who build rockets, but it is a lot more than that. It is about having the guts to go for your dreams and not worrying about what other people think. |
| Boxoffice MagazineAnnlee EllingsonA sweet yet sincere coming-of-age story about fathers and sons, communities pulling together and, above all, heroes. |
| DVDJournal.comMark Bourne...plays like a TV movie made for everyone who subscribes to Reader's Digest. Still, its manipulations are sincere rather than cynical... |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertOne of the best elements of the movie is in breaking free, he is respecting his father. This movie has deep values. |
| Chicago TribuneMichael WilmingtonWith its lack of car chases, fist fights, and over-the-top melodrama, the film has to rely on solid acting, an intelligent script, and capable directing. |
| VarietyJoe LeydonImmensely entertaining and unabashedly inspirational. |
| Mr. ShowbizCody ClarkOctober Sky will go straight to the heart of any man who recalls looking up at the night sky as a boy and getting stars in his eyes. |
| Internet ReviewsSteve RhodesThe upbeat film has a genuineness and poignancy that will touch your heart! |
| Nitrate OnlineElias Savada...one heck of a crowd pleaser, filled with humor, pathos, and intelligence. |
| Flick FilosopherMaryAnn JohansonI love movies at the end of which, as the credits roll and the lights come up, I'm sobbing my eyes out and smiling and declaring, "That was a great movie!" all at the same time. I needed two hankies at the end of October Sky. |
