1999 · 107 min · PG

October Sky

Name: October Sky
Genre: Drama, History, Family
Released: 1999
Duration: 107 min
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern, William Lee Scott

Directed by Joe Johnston · Drama, History, Family

October Sky (1999) is a Drama film, directed by Joe Johnston set in West Virginia during the 1950s. It runs 107 minutes and is rated PG.

A biopic, with a hopeful tone. Themes of family & loyalty and coming of age run throughout.

Composer

Mark Isham

Cinematography

Fred Murphy

Cast

Jake GyllenhaalChris CooperChris OwenLaura DernWilliam Lee ScottChad LindbergNatalie CanerdayElya Baskin

The world of this film

Setting

Where

West Virginia

Setting

Rural Underground

When

1950s

Premise & themes

Premise

Biopic

Themes

Family & Loyalty Coming Of Age

Tone

Hopeful

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

True Story

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October Sky

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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