October Sky (1999)
An earnest, uplifting story about a coal miner's son reaching for the stars against all odds.
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.
How intense is October Sky?
October Sky has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. Rated PG.
What October Sky feels like
- Tone
- feel goodheartwarmingearnestuplifting
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watchFull attention
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream October Sky
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is October Sky for you?
Is October Sky scary?
No. October Sky is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is October Sky gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is October Sky sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is October Sky OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is October Sky?
October Sky runs 1h 47m.
Where can I stream October Sky?
October Sky is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does October Sky have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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