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October Sky

  • 1999
  • 6
  • 1 Std. 48 Min.
IMDb-BEWERTUNG
7,8/10
105.066
IHRE BEWERTUNG
BELIEBTHEIT
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Laura Dern and Jake Gyllenhaal in October Sky (1999)
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.
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DokudramaDrama für JugendlicheErwachsenwerdenZeitraum: DramaBiographieDramaFamilie

Die wahre Geschichte von Homer Hickam, dem Sohn eines Bergmanns, der sich vom ersten Sputnik-Start inspirieren ließ, gegen den Willen seines Vaters Raketenbau zu studieren.Die wahre Geschichte von Homer Hickam, dem Sohn eines Bergmanns, der sich vom ersten Sputnik-Start inspirieren ließ, gegen den Willen seines Vaters Raketenbau zu studieren.Die wahre Geschichte von Homer Hickam, dem Sohn eines Bergmanns, der sich vom ersten Sputnik-Start inspirieren ließ, gegen den Willen seines Vaters Raketenbau zu studieren.

  • Regie
    • Joe Johnston
  • Drehbuch
    • Homer H. Hickam Jr.
    • Lewis Colick
  • Hauptbesetzung
    • Jake Gyllenhaal
    • Chris Cooper
    • Laura Dern
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
  • IMDb-BEWERTUNG
    7,8/10
    105.066
    IHRE BEWERTUNG
    BELIEBTHEIT
    1.093
    167
    • Regie
      • Joe Johnston
    • Drehbuch
      • Homer H. Hickam Jr.
      • Lewis Colick
    • Hauptbesetzung
      • Jake Gyllenhaal
      • Chris Cooper
      • Laura Dern
    • 417Benutzerrezensionen
    • 86Kritische Rezensionen
    • 71Metascore
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
    • Auszeichnungen
      • 4 Gewinne & 11 Nominierungen insgesamt

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    Jake Gyllenhaal
    Jake Gyllenhaal
    • Homer Hickam
    Chris Cooper
    Chris Cooper
    • John Hickam
    Laura Dern
    Laura Dern
    • Miss Riley
    Chris Owen
    Chris Owen
    • Quentin
    William Lee Scott
    William Lee Scott
    • Roy Lee
    Chad Lindberg
    Chad Lindberg
    • O'Dell
    Natalie Canerday
    Natalie Canerday
    • Elsie Hickam
    Scott Thomas
    • Jim Hickam
    • (as Scott Miles)
    Randy Stripling
    • Leon Bolden
    Chris Ellis
    Chris Ellis
    • Principal Turner
    Elya Baskin
    Elya Baskin
    • Ike Bykovsky
    Courtney Cole-Fendley
    Courtney Cole-Fendley
    • Dorothy Platt
    • (as Courtney Fendley)
    David Dwyer
    David Dwyer
    • Jake Mosby
    Terry Loughlin
    Terry Loughlin
    • Mr. Dantzler
    Kaili Hollister
    Kaili Hollister
    • Valentine Carmina
    David Copeland
    • Coach Gainer
    Don Henderson Baker
    • Jensen
    Tom Kagy
    • Lenny
    • Regie
      • Joe Johnston
    • Drehbuch
      • Homer H. Hickam Jr.
      • Lewis Colick
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    8varundelpiero

    Surprisingly refreshing, a film with pure heart and no pretensions...

    When I first saw the premise, I thought the movie would be similar to VARSITY BLUES (without the sports, of course)...somewhat cheesy and predictable. However as the story develops, one will notice that Joe Johnston actually had a well-thought out plan for this feature. The story is moving and compelling, and will affect you emotionally in ways movies like these rarely do.

    The reason? It's a simple movie, with a relatively familiar backdrop, but it's done very straightforwardly with no hint of pretension. At times there is some degree of predictability, but then the story takes rather unexpected turns. Just when you think you know exactly what will happen, the movie will prove your alleged clairvoyance wrong.

    The standout in this movie for me is the interaction between Jake Gyllenhaal and Chris Cooper. This interaction provides one of the more complex and layered father/son relationships you will see in a movie of this nature. Laura Dern also has a small role but manages it quite effectively.

    Moreover, much has been done to recreate the 1950s ambiance; from the costumes to the art decoration to the architecture, this movie looks and feels like it is based in the 1950s, adding to the overall viewing experience.

    I would recommend this for anyone looking to see a (much) better-than-average film about belief in oneself and achieving one's dreams in the face of adversity, although this movie is much more than just that. Not for those who think cheesy special effects and mind-numbingly lewd comedy are prerequisites for a good film.

    3.5 stars (out of 4). 8/10. Should warrant a place in my Honourable Mentions list.
    9Jolie

    A film that hits close to home....

    "October Sky" is a film that will steal your heart, fill your mind with vivid imagery, and lift your spirit. The tale of Homer Hickham and his dream of creating a rocket seem so simple at first, especially when the film is set in a mining town, where the future is as clear cut as the lumps of coal in the mine. But Homer cannot follow in his father's footsteps. With the encouragement of Miss Riley,(a friendly teacher), members of his father's staff, and his friends, Homer attempts to make his dream a reality.

    Yet as in any true to life story, there are many stops along the way. Director Joe Johnston lowers us into the coal mines, where we witness the chilling plight of miners stooped beneath a ceiling of rock. With lit helmets and bent posture, they resembled alien insectoids more than humans in the darkness. The hacking coughs of the miners and the blackened faces were a constant reminder of the danger the miners faced in their work.

    Contrasting the mine shaft's lugubrious load are the images of Homer and his friend's rocket launches. Underneath the blue bowl of sky, rockets are placed upon a pad and launched into the stratosphere...And nothing can match the scene when Homer sees Sputnik for the first time.

    Yet what makes the film so endearing is the relationship between the characters. Homer's father is a classic hardened man...but he has a soft side as well. We see that he does love his son, despite their many arguments. The love and support of Miss Riley is evident as well. Best of all, the film is uncomfortable. It doesn't tie everything up in a nice bow. It tears at you, lifts you up. It keeps an air of reality, which is important in a film like this.

    This film can be considered a complete work. At first, I was disappointed that the film did not continue with Homer's life. I didn't want it to end. Then I realized...that's what a good film does to a person. If it has done its job, you won't want it to end. And "October Sky" accomplishes just that.
    9leopisces

    Better late than never! GO SEE THIS FILM

    I have recently seen this movie due to Jake's recent success with Brokeback Mountain. I figured I would see the movies that I missed. I had no expectations going into the film so was astounded that I had missed this movie at all. It's a gripping father and son tale, and it is also an underdog story. I even shed a tear at the finale of this wonderful tale. This movie appeals to all ages. The only reason I give it a 9 out of 10 is that it slows down a little in the middle, but it comes back strong in the end. The acting was great, the story was magnificent, and the cinematography was captivating given the setting of the film. GO SEE THIS MOVIE! Rent it, buy it, watch it, LOVE IT! I know I did!
    seagorn

    Inspirational

    I loved this movie. It is one of the few movies that I have consistently recommended to friends to rent and have had all of them thank me for the referral. The film has some powerful themes that are beautifully scripted. The acting is superb all around (Chris Cooper has never turned in a bad acting role in my opinion!) The message of this film is so well delivered, so powerful, that it moved me to tears the first time I saw it. Not sad tears, which are easily solicited by cinema formula, but tears of joy--a rare thing.

    Although I did not grow up in the 1950's, I believe this film honestly portrays the mood and setting of the time. Given today's harsh world with all its complications, watching this film is a welcome escape to a time of innocence, wonder, and discovery. Highly recommended!
    8ccthemovieman-1

    Takes One Back To A Childhood In The '50s

    This is a fine drama and a nice change of pace from today's more hectic and loud films. It is another solid based-on-a-true store, which still means much of it could be made up for dramatic purposes. Frankly, I don't know but I liked the story.

    The story is about a young man back in the Fifties who gets interested in rocketry and wants to enter that field instead of working in the coal mines as everyone else, including his father, does in this West Virginia town. The big problem is the conflict it causes between the boy and his father, which I think was overdone. I would like to have a little less tension between the two.

    The young man, still a boy, is played by Jake Gyllenhaal, one of his first staring assignments, I think. He's likable, as are his school buddies in here. It's nice to see nice kids in a modern-day film. The two other key actors in the movie are Chris Cooper (the dad) and Laura Dern (the kid's teacher who encourages him all the time.)

    The cinematography is decent the 1950s soundtrack is fun to hear. Once again: I wish there more of these kind of films made today.

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    • Wissenswertes
      The author wished the movie to be called "Rocket Boys," like the book it's based on, but the studio believed that title would not sell well. The compromise title "October Sky" works on two levels: it's the month when the hero is first inspired by Sputnik flying overhead, and it is an anagram of "Rocket Boys".
    • Patzer
      The miners' union hall has a 50-star flag, but the strike takes place in 1958, a year before Alaska and Hawaii were admitted as states.
    • Zitate

      Homer: [to John] Dad, I may not be the best, but I come to believe that I got it in me to be somebody in this world. And it's not because I'm so different from you either, it's because I'm the same. I mean, I can be just as hard-headed, and just as tough. I only hope I can be as good a man as you. Sure, Wernher von Braun is a great scientist, but he isn't my hero.

    • Crazy Credits
      The real life people portrayed in the movie are shown during the end credits.
    • Verbindungen
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Office Space/October Sky/The 24 Hour Woman/Jawbreaker/Tango (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Nine Pound Hammer is Too Heavy
      Written by Charlie Monroe

      Performed by The Monroe Brothers

      Courtesy of The RCA Records Label

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    Details

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    • Erscheinungsdatum
      • 19. Februar 1999 (Vereinigte Staaten)
    • Herkunftsland
      • Vereinigte Staaten
    • Sprache
      • Englisch
    • Auch bekannt als
      • Cielo de octubre
    • Drehorte
      • Petros, Tennessee, USA(Main set for coal-mining town)
    • Produktionsfirma
      • Universal Pictures
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    • Budget
      • 25.000.000 $ (geschätzt)
    • Bruttoertrag in den USA und Kanada
      • 32.570.685 $
    • Eröffnungswochenende in den USA und in Kanada
      • 5.905.250 $
      • 21. Feb. 1999
    • Weltweiter Bruttoertrag
      • 34.698.753 $
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      1 Stunde 48 Minuten
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