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 as Homer Hickam
Chris Cooper as John Hickam
Chris Owen as Quentin Wilson
Laura Dern as Miss Riley
William Lee Scott as Roy Lee
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