Released:
1999-02-19

Overview:
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.

Director:
Joe Johnston

Runtime:
1h 47min

Genre:
Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  Jake Gyllenhaal
  as
  Homer Hickam
• 
  Chris Cooper
  as
  John Hickam
• 
  Chris Owen
  as
  Quentin Wilson
• 
  Laura Dern
  as
  Miss Riley
• 
  William Lee Scott
  as
  Roy Lee