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.

Top Cast

Jake GyllenhaalHomer Hickam

Chris CooperJohn Hickam

Chris OwenQuentin Wilson

Laura DernMiss Riley

William Lee ScottRoy Lee

Chad LindbergO'Dell

Natalie CanerdayElsie Hickam

Elya BaskinIke Bykovsky