i grow up in southern west virginia while i be about the same age a ( or maybe a year old than ) homer hickam and author of the rocket boy and the book form the true story basis of this heart warm film . and so i relate closely to the west virginia coal mining theme and and to the stunning effect sputnik have at that time ( october 4 and 1957 ) on all of u . the rocket boys go on to make great life for themselves . i go on to get my degree in physic and computer engineering . all because sputnik wake up a lot of young people to the science gap the u. s. s. r. have on the u. s. in those cold war day . this be a wonderful film for everyone and of all age . but if you grow up in west virginia in the late 1950 and it will touch the core of your be . everyone represent get it while watch it while recommend it to your friend . who will thank you many time .