October Sky

1999 · Directed by Joe Johnston

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.

Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Laura Dern, Chris Cooper, Chad Lindberg, Elya Baskin, William Lee Scott, Chris Owen, Chris Ellis, Courtney Cole-Fendley, Scott Miles

Rating: 7.63/10 from 995 votes