

Drama · History
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.
Top Cast


Jake Gyllenhaal
Jake Gyllenhaal
Homer Hickam
Jake Gyllenhaal
Homer Hickam


Chris Cooper
Chris Cooper
John Hickam
Chris Cooper
John Hickam


Chris Owen
Chris Owen
Quentin Wilson
Chris Owen
Quentin Wilson


Laura Dern
Laura Dern
Miss Riley
Laura Dern
Miss Riley


William Lee Scott
William Lee Scott
Roy Lee
William Lee Scott
Roy Lee


Chad Lindberg
Chad Lindberg
O'Dell
Chad Lindberg
O'Dell


Natalie Canerday
Natalie Canerday
Elsie Hickam
Natalie Canerday
Elsie Hickam


Elya Baskin
Elya Baskin
Ike Bykovsky
Elya Baskin
Ike Bykovsky


Chris Ellis
Chris Ellis
Principal Turner
Chris Ellis
Principal Turner


Scott Thomas
Scott Thomas
Jim Hickam
Scott Thomas
Jim Hickam
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