Based on 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, and eventually became a NASA scientist.
Released: Feb 19, 1999
Runtime: 108 minutes
Stars: Laura Dern, Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Owen, Chris Cooper, William Lee Scott, Chad Lindberg
Crew: Joe Johnston (Director), Lewis Colick (Screenplay), Julie D'Antoni (Production Office Assistant), Russell Towery (Stunts), John Fagan (Stunts), Jeff Galpin (Stunts)