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Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.8/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 90% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 71/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.7/101,521 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 79 | 100% |
Key crew
- Lewis ColickScreenplay
- Joe JohnstonDirector
- Mark IshamOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jake GyllenhaalHomer Hickam
- Chris CooperJohn Hickam
- Chris OwenQuentin Wilson
- Laura DernMiss Riley
- William Lee ScottRoy Lee
- Chad LindbergO'Dell
- Natalie CanerdayElsie Hickam
- Elya BaskinIke Bykovsky
- Chris EllisPrincipal Turner
- Scott ThomasJim Hickam
- Randy StriplingLeon Bolden
- Courtney Cole-FendleyDorothy Platt
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Themes
Jake Gyllenhaal Movies
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