October Sky (1999)

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.

All Releases

Domestic (93.9%)
$32,570,685
International (6.1%)
$2,128,068
Worldwide
$34,698,753
Summary Details
Domestic DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Domestic Opening$5,905,250
Budget$25,000,000
Earliest Release DateFebruary 19, 1999 (Domestic)
MPAAPG
Running Time1 hr 48 min
GenresBiography Drama Family

By Release

Release GroupRolloutMarketsDomesticInternationalWorldwide
Original ReleaseFebruary 19, 1999Domestic$32,570,685$2,128,000$34,698,685
2020 Re-releaseAugust 20, 2020New Zealand$68$68

By Region

Domestic# ReleasesLifetime GrossRank
Domestic1$32,570,6852,770
APAC# ReleasesLifetime GrossRank
New Zealand1$687,809