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October Sky
Summary: 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.
Runtime: 1 h 48 min
MPAA: PG
Production: Universal Pictures
Distributor: Universal Studios Home Video
Country: United States
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 25,000,000
Domestic: $ 32,570,685
International: $ 2,128,068
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