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MPAA Raing: PG
Director: Joe Johnston
Genres: Period Film, Family Drama, Coming-of-Age, Drama
Box Office: / $32,547,800
Released Date: February 19, 1999 (USA)
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Summary:
NASA engineer Homer H. Hickam, Jr.'s autobiography provided the basis for this drama about a teenager coming of age at the dawn of the space race. In 1957, Homer Hickam (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a high school student in Coalwood, West Virginia when the Soviet Union launches Sputnik, the first man-made satellite. While most of his friends and neighbors react with fear or distrust, Homer ... Full Summary >>

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Cast:
Jake Gyllenhaal - (Homer Hickam)
Chris Cooper - (John Hickam)
Laura Dern - (Miss Riley)
Chris Owen - (Quentin)
William Lee Scott - (Roy Lee)
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Review:
Joe Johnston's sentimental film, based on NASA engineer Homer Hickam's autobiographical -The Rocket Boys, is a largely breezy, uplifting picture. A Stand By Me for space and science enthusiasts, the film features an excellent young cast, with Jacob Gyllenhaal, Chris Owen, and Chad Lindberg sharing the screen with veterans Laur... Continue >>

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