Movie

October Sky

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

★ 7.7(1,453)19991h 47m

October Sky is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Joe Johnston
Release date: 1999-02-19
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Box office: $34,698,685
Budget: $25,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

October Sky — trailer

About October Sky

October Sky is a 1999 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Joe Johnston, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper and Chris Owen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 1,453 viewers. Below you can see where to watch October Sky in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal

Homer Hickam

Chris Cooper

John Hickam

Chris Owen

Quentin Wilson

Laura Dern

Miss Riley

William Lee Scott

Roy Lee

Chad Lindberg

O'Dell

Natalie Canerday

Elsie Hickam

Elya Baskin

Ike Bykovsky

Chris Ellis

Principal Turner

Scott Thomas

Jim Hickam

Randy Stripling

Leon Bolden

Courtney Cole-Fendley

Dorothy Platt

Themes & keywords

small townbased on novel or bookparent child relationshipsatellitebiographybased on true storyrocketwest virginiamining accidentteachercoal mine1950ssputnikrocketry

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch October Sky in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, October Sky is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is October Sky on Netflix?+

October Sky is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is October Sky?+

October Sky has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in October Sky?+

October Sky stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern and William Lee Scott.

When did October Sky come out?+

October Sky is a 1999 movie directed by Joe Johnston.

What genre is October Sky?+

October Sky is Drama and History film.

Who directed October Sky?+

October Sky was directed by Joe Johnston.