| Front Cover |
Actor |
Back Cover |
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| Chris Cooper |
John Hickam
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| Laura Dern |
Miss Frieda Riley
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| Jake Gyllenhaal |
Homer Hickam
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| Chris Owen |
Quentin Wilson
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| William Lee Scott |
Roy Lee Cook
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| Chad Lindberg |
Sherman O'Dell
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| Natalie Canerday |
Elsie Hickam
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| Scott Miles |
Jim Hickam
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| Randy Stripling |
Leon Bolden
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| Chris Ellis |
Principal Turner
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| Elya Baskin |
Ike Bykovsky
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| Courtney Cole-Fendley |
Dorothy Platt (as Courtney Fendley)
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| David Dwyer |
Jake Mosby
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| Terry Loughlin |
Mr. Dantzler
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| Kailie Hollister |
Valentina Carmina (as Kaili Hollister)
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| Movie Details |
| Genre |
Drama |
| Director |
Joe Johnson; Joe Johnston |
| Producer |
Charles Gordon |
| Writer |
Lewis Colick; Homer H. Hickam Jr. |
| Studio |
Universal Studios |
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| Language |
English |
| Audience Rating |
PG |
| Running Time |
1 hr 48 mins |
| Country |
USA |
| Color |
Color |
| IMDb Rating |
7.7 |
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| Plot |
In Coalwood, West Virginia, 1957, coal mining is king and no one can escape life underground. But when high schooler Homer Hickam, Jr. (Jake Gyllenhaal) sees the Soviet satellite Sputnik streak overhead, he aims for the stars and a new destiny in this incredible true story of hope, determination and triumph. With the help of his teacher (Laura Dern) and three buddies, Homer sets out to build his own rocket. How Homer overcomes seemingly impossible obstacles-poor education, a disapproving father (Chris Cooper) and a series of misfires that threaten to flatten his dreams and the town- and fulfills his vision is the launching pad for one of the most timeless, inspirational stories ever brought to the screen.
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| Product Details |
| Format |
DVD |
| Region |
Region 1 |
| Screen Ratio |
Standard 1.33:1
Widescreen 2.35:1 (Anamorphic) |
| Layers |
Single side, Dual layer |
| UPC |
025192055720 |
| Chapters |
18 |
| Release Date |
1999 |
| Subtitles |
English |
| Packaging |
Keep Case |
| Audio Tracks |
ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC]
FRENCH: Dolby Digital Surround |
| Nr of Disks/Tapes |
1 |
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Extra Features
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Spotlight on Location
Production Notes
Talent Bios
Film Highlights
Theatrical Trailer
Universal Web Link
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