October Sky (1999)
English biographical film directed by Joe Johnston
Film facts
- Runtime
- 1h 43m 103 min
- Released
- 19 February 1999
- Language
- English
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
October Sky has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 min). The English film released on 19 February 1999. It is directed by Joe Johnston and stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper and Laura Dern.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Joe Johnston
- Cast
- Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Chris Owen, William Lee Scott, Chad Lindberg, Elya Baskin, Natalie Canerday, O. Winston Link, Andrew Stahl, Frank Hoyt Taylor, Chris Ellis
- Cinematography
- Mark Isham, Fred Murphy
- Editing
- Robert Dalva
- Music
- Mark Isham
- Written by
- Lewis Colick, Homer Hickam
- Produced by
- Larry J. Franco, Charles Gordon
- Production
- Universal Pictures
- Distribution
- Universal Pictures, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $34.7 million
- Awards
- Writers Guild of America Award; Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Family Film
- Based on
- Rocket Boys
- Set in
- Coalwood
- Filmed in
- Oliver Springs, Harriman, Kingston
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 19 February 1999
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of October Sky?
October Sky has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes, or 103 min.
When did October Sky release?
October Sky released on 19 February 1999.
Who directed October Sky?
October Sky is directed by Joe Johnston.
Who is in the cast of October Sky?
The cast of October Sky includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Chris Owen, William Lee Scott and Chad Lindberg.
Where can I watch October Sky online?
October Sky streams on Netflix.
How much did October Sky earn at the box office?
October Sky grossed $34.7 million on a budget of $25 million.
Is October Sky based on a true story or a book?
October Sky is based on Rocket Boys.
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