1. October Sky is a 1999 film directed by Joe Johnston, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper and Laura Dern. It is based on the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the launch of Sputnik 1 to take up rocketry against his father's wishes, and eventually became a NASA scientist. October Sky is an anagram of Rocket Boys, the title of the book on which the movie is based. It is also used in a period radio broadcast describing Sputnik as it crossed the "October sky." The film was very well received by critics, with Roger Ebert giving it 3 1/2 out of 4 stars; and it has a 93% "Fresh" rating on review site Rotten Tomatoes based on 59 reviews. It is the most acclaimed film directed by Joe Johnston yet.

2. When was October Sky released? Name two of the main actors who star in the film Give two reasons why the movie is called ‘October Sky’ How do we know that October Sky was quite a popular movie? What was your favourite part of the film and why?

3. October Sky is a 1999 film directed by Joe Johnston, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper and Laura Dern. It is based on the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the launch of Sputnik 1 to take up rocketry against his father's wishes, and eventually became a NASA scientist. October Sky is an anagram of Rocket Boys, the title of the book on which the movie is based. It is also used in a period radio broadcast describing Sputnik as it crossed the "October sky." The film was very well received by critics, with Roger Ebert giving it 3 1/2 out of 4 stars; and it has a 93% "Fresh" rating on review site Rotten Tomatoes based on 59 reviews. It is the most acclaimed film directed by Joe Johnston yet.