October Sky
Based on 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, and eventually became a NASA scientist.
Actor: Chad Lindberg, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Jake Gyllenhaal, Laura Dern, Natalie Canerday, Randy Stripling, Scott Miles, William Lee Scott
Director: Joe Johnston
Country: USA