October Sky
1999 · 107 min
Directed by Joe Johnston. Written by Homer Hickam, Lewis Colick. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern.
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.
Critics 90% · audiences 88% · streaming on YouTube (free)