Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🟢 25/100
Total warning time: 2m 10s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Drug Use: 🟢 20/100 (1m)
- 🟢 20/100 [00:45:30 - 00:46:00] A character is seen smoking a cigarette.
- 🟡 30/100 [01:10:15 - 01:10:45] Adult characters are seen drinking alcohol at a social gathering.
Violence: 🟢 15/100 (1m)
- 🟢 15/100 [00:30:20 - 00:30:50] A minor scuffle between boys, no serious harm shown.
- 🟢 25/100 [01:05:10 - 01:05:40] A character gets injured in a minor accident, brief depiction of blood.
Strong Language: 🟢 10/100 (10s)
- 🟢 10/100 [00:20:05 - 00:20:10] Mild language such as 'damn' is used.
- 🟢 5/100 [01:15:30 - 01:15:35] A character says 'hell' in a non-offensive context.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the plot of October Sky (1999)?
A: October Sky is based on the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who is inspired by the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957 to take up rocketry against his father's wishes. With the help of his friends and a supportive teacher, Homer and his friends build and launch their own rockets, hoping to escape their small mining town and pursue their dreams.
A: October Sky is based on the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who is inspired by the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957 to take up rocketry against his father's wishes. With the help of his friends and a supportive teacher, Homer and his friends build and launch their own rockets, hoping to escape their small mining town and pursue their dreams.
Q: Who stars in October Sky (1999)?
A: October Sky stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Homer Hickam, Chris Cooper as his father John Hickam, Laura Dern as their supportive teacher Miss Riley, and Chris Owen as Quentin, one of Homer's friends who helps with the rocket-building project.
A: October Sky stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Homer Hickam, Chris Cooper as his father John Hickam, Laura Dern as their supportive teacher Miss Riley, and Chris Owen as Quentin, one of Homer's friends who helps with the rocket-building project.
Q: Is October Sky based on a true story?
A: Yes, October Sky is based on the memoir 'Rocket Boys' by Homer Hickam. It recounts his real-life experiences growing up in a coal mining town in West Virginia and his journey into rocketry, which eventually led him to become a NASA engineer.
A: Yes, October Sky is based on the memoir 'Rocket Boys' by Homer Hickam. It recounts his real-life experiences growing up in a coal mining town in West Virginia and his journey into rocketry, which eventually led him to become a NASA engineer.
Q: What is the significance of the title 'October Sky'?
A: The title 'October Sky' is an anagram of 'Rocket Boys,' which is the original title of Homer Hickam's memoir. The phrase also references the October 1957 launch of Sputnik 1, which inspired Homer and his friends to pursue rocketry.
A: The title 'October Sky' is an anagram of 'Rocket Boys,' which is the original title of Homer Hickam's memoir. The phrase also references the October 1957 launch of Sputnik 1, which inspired Homer and his friends to pursue rocketry.
Q: Where was October Sky filmed?
A: October Sky was primarily filmed in and around East Tennessee, including locations in Knoxville and Oliver Springs, to authentically represent the coal mining town of Coalwood, West Virginia, where the real-life events took place.
A: October Sky was primarily filmed in and around East Tennessee, including locations in Knoxville and Oliver Springs, to authentically represent the coal mining town of Coalwood, West Virginia, where the real-life events took place.
