| Other author/creator | Johnston, Joe, 1950- |
| Other author/creator | Colick, Lewis. |
| Other author/creator | Gyllenhaal, Jake, 1980- |
| Other author/creator | Cooper, Chris, 1951- |
| Other author/creator | Owen, Chris, 1980- |
| Other author/creator | Universal Pictures (Firm) |
| Abstract |
The true story of Homer Hickam Jr., a high school student in rural West Virginia, who seemed destined to repeat his father's harsh life in the coal mines, until he turned his attention to the skies. |
| General note | Originally released as a motion picture in 1998. |
| General note | Based on the book "Rocket Boys" by Homer H. Hickam, Jr. |
| General note | "Based on an extraordinary true story." |
| General note | Special features: Aiming high: The story of the Rocket Boys, hear the story of the real "Rocket Boys" as they supported Homer Hickam in his journey from a coal mining town to NASA; feature commentary with Homer Hickam; spotlight on location; production notes; theatrical trailer. |
| Credits | Director of photography, Fred Murphy ; editor, Robert Dalva ; music, Mark Isham. |
| Cast |
Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG; language, brief teen sensuality and alcohol use, and for some thematic elements. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Language | English, Spanish or French dialogue, Spanish or French subtitles ; closed captioned. |
| Genre/form | Feature films. |
| Genre/form | Children's films. |
| Genre/form | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
| ISBN | 1417013958 |
| UPC |
025192554421 |
| Publisher number | 25544 Universal |
| Stock number | Midwest Tapes http://www.midwesttapes.com |
