October Sky
“Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.”
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.
Where to watch October Sky in United States
Can I watch October Sky in United States? Yes — you can stream October Sky in United States on BYUtv and YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open October Sky there. Availability last verified on October 20, 2026.
Where is October Sky streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | BYUtv, YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About October Sky
October Sky is a 1999 English-language drama, history and family film directed by Joe Johnston. The cast is led by Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 1500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on BYUtv, YouTube Free.
October Sky was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 19, 1999, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $35 million worldwide.
- Director
- Joe Johnston
- Writers
- Lewis Colick
- Release date
- February 19, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $35 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures
October Sky cast & crew
October Sky was directed by Joe Johnston and written by Lewis Colick.
The cast features Jake Gyllenhaal as Homer Hickam, Chris Cooper as John Hickam, Chris Owen as Quentin Wilson, Laura Dern as Miss Riley, William Lee Scott as Roy Lee, and Chad Lindberg as O'Dell.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Isham, cinematography is by Fred Murphy, and it was produced by Larry Franco and Peter Cramer.
Is October Sky worth watching?
October Sky holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 1,514 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and family, October Sky is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch October Sky
In United States, you can stream October Sky on BYUtv and YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of October Sky
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
October Sky — FAQs
▸Where can I watch October Sky in United States?
October Sky is streaming on BYUtv, YouTube Free in United States.
▸Is October Sky on BYUtv?
Yes — October Sky is currently available on BYUtv in United States.
▸What language is October Sky in?
October Sky is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is October Sky?
October Sky runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is October Sky rated?
October Sky is rated PG. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 1,514 ratings.
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