October Sky [DVD] [1999] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

Not seen this for years,still as good as I remember. Great service to,ordered from the states on a Sunday evening, received it the following Saturday.

As true stories go, this one has perhaps the least deviations from the facts, so even small details you think are the director's license, actually happened, so sit back and enjoy that inspiring story. The characters are engaging, it is funny and touching, the 'making of' is a real treat to watch after enjoying the movie. Suitable for all, but obviously, but anyone who marveled at the Space Shuttle will like this film by association.

This is such an inspirational and aspirational film. Also despite the seemingly adult subject matters involved, the film was so well crafted that even my primary-aged children loved it and rated it 10/10. It is a true story apparently. Nothing is impossible. Reach for the stars. I believe all children should be given the chance to watch this. As an adult viewer I enjoyed it a lot as a film for its own sake too. Beautiful orchestral soundtrack as well. Pity it isn't well-known. Certainly deserves more notice.

Great film

I bought this for a film night with five middle aged women. We all loved this film which is based on a true story and is very uplifting. I also watched it with my husband who also thought it was good. I then leant it to our neighbour to watch with his children. After watching it he commented that he hadn't thought he would like it but it was actually very good.

This is an excellent DVD with so many positive message for the young people, stay in school, make progress, go to college.... My whole family watched this DVD and they were amazed and mesmerized, by the story. I went ahead and ordered the Coalwood Trilogy Books, as suggested by the author in his site. I always first watch the DVD and if I like it I buy the book that has more details. Well done Homer Hickam, keep making progress!!!

Sad but true story about an inspirational teacher and an inspiring student from my alma mater WV. My only critique is that they should have kept the original title from the author's book - more apt.

A well put together film, definitely worth watching again, and based on a true story, with comments from some of the "real" people portrayed. It makes you want to be able to build rockets.