Summary:
In 1950's mining town called Coalwood, Homer Hickam is a kid with only one future in sight, to work in the local coalmine like his father. However in October 1957, everything changes when the first artificial satellite, Sputnik goes into orbit. With that event, Homer becomes inspired to learn how to build rockets. With his friends and the local nerd, Homer sets to do just that by trial and a lot of error. Unfortunately, most of the town and especially Homer's father thinks that they are wasting their time. Only one teacher in the high school understands their efforts and lets them know that they could become contenders in the national science fair with college scholarships being the prize. Now the gang must learn to perfect their craft and overcome the many problems facing them as they shoot for the stars.
| Runtime: | 108 min |
|---|---|
| Rating: | Rated PG for language, brief teen sensuality and alcohol use, and for some thematic elements. |
| Production: | Universal Pictures |
| Genres: | Biography, Drama, Family |
| Country: | USA |
| Language: | English |
| Home Release Date: | Jan 25, 2005 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Joe Johnston | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Homer H. Hickam Jr. | Book "Rocket Boys" |
| Lewis Colick | Screenplay |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Chris Cooper | John Hickam |
| Jake Gyllenhaal | Homer Hickam |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Chad Lindberg | O'Dell |
| Chris Ellis | Principal Turner |
| Chris Owen | Quentin |
| Courtney Cole-Fendley | Dorothy Platt |
| David Dwyer | Jake Mosby |
| Elya Baskin | Ike Bykovsky |
| Kailie Hollister | Valentine Carmina |
| Laura Dern | Miss Riley |
| Natalie Canerday | Elsie Hickam |
| Randy Stripling | Leon Bolden |
| Scott Miles | Jim Hickam |
| Terry Loughlin | Mr. Dantzler |
| William Lee Scott | Roy Lee |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Charles Gordon | Producer |
| Larry J. Franco | Producer |
| Marc Sternberg | Executive Producer |
| Peter Cramer | Executive Producer |
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