October Sky

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Jelisije J An inspiring true story of a young man trying to make something of himself while living in a small dying town with the peer pressure of his father driving him away from his passion. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/22/25 Full Review Samantha D October Sky is a movie that really sticks with you. It’s based on a true story about a group of boys in a small mining town who decide to build rockets. You might think it's just a simple story, but it’s so much more than that. It's about hope, big dreams, and believing in yourself even when everyone around you wants you to follow a different path. Jake Gyllenhaal gives a fantastic performance as Homer Hickam. He perfectly shows the struggle between pleasing his tough father and chasing his own dream. The relationship between Homer and his dad, played by Chris Cooper, is the heart of the movie. It’s a powerful and honest look at how love and conflict can exist at the same time. The film does a great job of showing what life was like in a coal mining town in the 1950s. You really feel the pressure and the sense that your future is already decided for you. But among all of that, the moments when the boys succeed (when their rockets soar into the sky) are incredibly inspiring and exciting. October Sky is a feel-good movie without being cheesy. It’s proof that with enough passion and hard work, you can achieve something amazing. It’s a timeless story that shows the power of curiosity and chasing a dream, no matter where you come from. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/14/25 Full Review Francesco P This movie ispired my curiosity for the tecnology and science, is for sure one of my favourite movie, I've seen this when I was 10 (now I'm 23) and I will for sure show this to my children Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/09/25 Full Review Pedro Henrique C October Sky (1999) is a surprising film, the story is simple and very pleasant to watch, following young dreamers who are looking for a good purpose in life. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/08/25 Full Review Julian P With all the rubbish that is out there, how have I got to my age and not seen this movie before? It's superb. Yes Gyllenhall is excellent and there are occasional corny moments but the script is faultless but it is directed with such charm that only those with no pulse could possibly find it anything but inspiring. The contrast between the young aspirationals entering the new age and the coal mining town is sheer genius. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/08/25 Full Review Arjun l A nice wholesome movie about a small town boy with big dreams to be a rocket engineer. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/17/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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