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Based on 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, and eventually became a NASA scientist.

"Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky."

Credits

Laura DernMiss Riley

Jake GyllenhaalHomer Hickam

Chris OwenQuentin Wilson

Chris CooperJohn Hickam

William Lee ScottRoy Lee