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# October Sky (1999) - Is it OK for kids? | Top Rated Families

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# October Sky

1999Rated PG107 minDramaHistoryFamily

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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.

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**Length:** 107 min - long for under-sevens

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