Directed by:
Joe JohnstonScreenplay:
Lewis ColickCinematography:
Fred MurphyComposer:
Mark IshamCast:
Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Chris Owen, William Lee Scott, Chad Lindberg, Chris Ellis, Elya Baskin, Don Tilley, Dave Hager, Mark Jeffrey Miller (more)VOD (1)
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Coalwood, West Virginia, 1957. Working in the coal mines is an inescapable way of life in this small town. When high schooler Homer Hickam, Jr. (Jake Gyllenhaal) sees the Sputnik satellite in the night sky, he dares to break free of the mines and reach for the stars. With the support of his teacher (Laura Dern) and three friends, Homer sets out on an inspiring quest to build his own rocket. Overcoming a poor education, a tough father (Chris Cooper) and a series of misfires, Homer turns his dreams into reality in this incredible true story of hope, determination and triumph. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Jake Gyllenhaal
USA
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Donnie Darko (2001)
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Chris Cooper
USA
Best movies:
American Beauty (1999)
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Laura Dern
USA
Best movies:
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Chris Owen
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William Lee Scott
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Chad Lindberg
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Chris Ellis
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Elya Baskin
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Don Tilley
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Dave Hager
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Mark Jeffrey Miller
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Natalie Canerday
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Frank Hoyt Taylor
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Andy Stahl
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Terry Loughlin
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Kaili Hollister
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Courtney Cole-Fendley
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Don Henderson Baker
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Brian Edward Keith
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David Dwyer
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