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The Rocketeer

1991·Movie
1h 48min·PG
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic587.2Rotten Tomatoes73%65%
IMDb6.6Metacritic587.2Rotten Tomatoes73%65%

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Awe-inspiring and hopeful

  • Wonder9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

History, the future, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

An Ordinary Man Forced to Become An Extraordinary Hero.

A stunt pilot comes across a prototype jetpack that gives him the ability to fly. However, evil forces of the world also want this jetpack at any cost.
Retro Sci-Fi AdventurePeriod ActionHeroic Origin Story1930s Hollywood GlamourOptimistic Pulp FictionFamily-Friendly ThrillsRomantic UndercurrentsVisually EvocativeGood Vs Evil

Crew

Directed by:
Joe Johnston
Written by:
Danny Bilson, Danny Bilson, William Dear
Produced by:
Larry Franco, Lawrence Gordon, Nancy Foy
Composed by:
James Horner, Bernard Weiser, Donald J. Malouf

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Rocketeer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Rocketeer legally?

Disney+

The Rocketeer is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Rocketeer worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Rocketeer rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Rocketeer?

1 h 48 min

The Rocketeer runs 1 h 48 min.

Is The Rocketeer based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Rocketeer?

Critics66
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see The Rocketeer much the same way.

Was The Rocketeer a box office hit?

Budget$42 million
Box office$47 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $42 million to make and earned $47 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is The Rocketeer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Rocketeer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Rocketeer in 74 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Rocketeer use?

Those Two GuysVanilla EditionThe CasanovaNo Plans, No Prototype, No BackupAction SurvivorAlternate HistoryCome AloneStealth PunZeppelins from Another WorldOoh, Me Accent's SlippingDistinction Without a DifferenceWicked Culturedand 191 more

TV Tropes lists 203 storytelling tropes for The Rocketeer, including Those Two Guys, Vanilla Edition, The Casanova.