How long is October Sky?

October Sky is 1 h 47 min long (107 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:47 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is October Sky rated?

October Sky is rated PG in the US.

Where can I stream October Sky?

In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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October Sky (1999) runs 1 h 47 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.7 from 1,524 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 47 min — ends 9:47 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Drama, History, Family
Released: February 19, 1999
TMDB rating: 7.7 / 10 from 1,524 votes
Director: Joe Johnston
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is October Sky?: October Sky is 1 h 47 min long (107 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:47 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is October Sky rated?: October Sky is rated PG in the US.
Is October Sky a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream October Sky?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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