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The Rocket Man

1954Movie1 h 19 minNR

Comedy
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

Summary

After procuring a special ray gun, a precocious orphan helps his community by exposing the shady doings of local government, and plays a part in a cute couple getting together.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Oscar Rudolph
Written by
Lenny Bruce, Jack Henley
Produced by
Leonard Goldstein
Music by
Lionel Newman

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Facts

April 1, 1954 · 1 h 19 min · NR

Released
April 1, 1954
Runtime
1 h 19 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Science Fiction, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Rocket Man worth watching?"

Questions about The Rocket Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Rocket Man worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 5.9).

Is The Rocket Man okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Rocket Man make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Rocket Man?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.