Rocket Science

2007·Movie
1h 41min·R
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Rocket Science fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some cringe comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Life is easier done than said.

Hal is a 15-year-old high-school student with a minor yet socially alienating (and painful) disability: he stutters uncontrollably. Determined to work through the problem, Hal opts for an extreme route – he joins the school debating team, which sends him on a headfirst plunge into breakneck speech competitions and offers a much-needed boost toward correcting the problem.
Coming-of-Age DramaSpeech Impediment ChallengesDebate TeamSocial AwkwardnessQuirky CharactersEmotional GrowthHigh SchoolIndie Film

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Rocket Science

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Where can I stream Rocket Science legally?

Rocket Science is included with a subscription to YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Rocket Science worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 91). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rocket Science rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Rocket Science?

1 h 41 min

Rocket Science runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rocket Science?

Critics88
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Rocket Science higher (88) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Rocket Science in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rocket Science?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rocket Science in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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