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? October Sky isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or 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 August 20, 2026.
Where is October Sky streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | 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, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
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 available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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 Peter Cramer and Larry Franco.
Is October Sky worth watching?
October Sky holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 1,471 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
October Sky isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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 not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸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 1,471 ratings.
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