Homer Hickam is a kid with only one future in sight, to work in the local coal mine like his father. However, in October 1957 everything changes when the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, goes into orbit. When Homer sees the Soviet satellite streak overhead, he becomes inspired to learn how to build rockets. With the help of his friends, and the local nerd, Homer sets to do just that by trial and a lot of error. Unfortunately, most of the town, and especially Homer's father, thinks that they are wasting their time. Only one teacher understands their efforts and lets them know that they could become contenders in the national science fair with college scholarships being the prize. Now the gang must learn to perfect their craft and overcome the many problems facing them as they shoot for the stars.
as Miss Riley
as Homer Hickam
as Quentin Wilson
as John Hickam
as Roy Lee
as O'Dell
as Elsie Hickam
as Ike Bykovsky
as Principal Turner
as Jim Hickam
as Leon Bolden
as Dorothy Platt
as Jake Mosby
as Mr. Dantzler
as Valentine Carmina
as Coach Gainer
as Jensen
as Lenny
as Trooper One
as Kid
as Neighbor
as Neighbor
as Neighbor
as Anderson
as Roper
as Basil Thorpe
as Corvette Guy
as Corvette Girl
as Vernon
as Reverend
as Rescue Worker
as Chemistry Teacher
as Doctor
as Barney
as Fred Smith
as Moonshiner
as Man at Mine
as Miner
as Miner
as Quentin's Mom
as Judge at Welch
as Union Official
as Union Official
as Mr. Morris
as Ivy League Girl
as Ivy League Boy
as Judge at Indy
as Head Judge
as Tom Webster
as Jack Palmer
as Wernher Von Braun
as Miner in Elevator
as Man in Crowd
as Nurse
as Locomotive Engineer
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