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Rocket Science

2007·Movie
1h 41min·R
73
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Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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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

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Where can I stream Rocket Science legally?

Rocket Science is included with a subscription to 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?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 73). 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.

Will Rocket Science make me laugh?

Light

A little. The humor is mostly cringe comedy and sharp wit.

Is Rocket Science plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and dialogue centrality more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Rocket Science?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is Rocket Science good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeens

Not really. Our viewing guide doesn't list it for date night, despite its romance.

Will Rocket Science scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Rocket Science?

BleakHopeful

Mixed feelings. It balances dark and hopeful moments.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rocket Science?

Critics79
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Rocket Science higher (79) 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 60 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.