OCTOBER SKY (1999)

IMDb Summary: 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.

Director: Joe Johnston

Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern

Country: USA

Genre: Drama

Themes: autumn, biographical, boyhood, cosy, great soundtrack, narrated, small town, student/teacher  

Related films: GOOD WILL HUNTING (1997)