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Based on the book "Rocket Boys" by Homer H. Hickam, Jr.

"Based on an extraordinary true story."

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.

Universal Pictures presents a Charles Gordon production ; a Joe Johnston film ; produced by Charles Gordon, Larry Franco ; screenplay by Lewis Colick ; directed by Joe Johnston. Director of photography, Fred Murphy ; editor, Robert Dalva ; music, Mark Isham.

Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern.

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.

MPAA rating: PG; language, brief teen sensuality and alcohol use, and for some thematic elements.

DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital ; dual layer.

English, Spanish or French dialogue, Spanish or French subtitles.

Ajijic International Film Festival (Mexico), 1999: winner, OCIC Award (Joe Johnston, director) // American Cinema Foundation (USA), 2000: winner, E Pluribus Unum Award for Feature Film // Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards, 2000: winner, Critics Choice Award for Best Family Film. // Humanitas Prize, 2000: winner in the Feature Film category (Lewis Colick, screenwriter).