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The Rocket

2013Movie1 h 36 min

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic727.5Rotten Tomatoes95%83%
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic727.5Rotten Tomatoes95%83%

Summary

Laos. In a land ravaged by war and exploitation, a boy whose family believe he is cursed must redeem himself by taking part in a dangerous rocket competition.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Kim Mordaunt
Written by
Kim Mordaunt
Produced by
Sylvia Wilczynski, Pauline Phayvanh Phoumindr
Music by
Caitlin Yeo

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Facts

February 10, 2013 · 1 h 36 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 10, 2013
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Lao
Made in
Australia, Laos, Thailand
Budget
$2 million
Available in
56 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Rocket?"

Questions about The Rocket

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Where can I stream The Rocket?

KanopyHooplaKino Film Collection

In the United States, The Rocket streams on Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is The Rocket worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 72).

Is The Rocket okay for kids?

Disturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Rocket plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Rocket in English?

Lao

No, it was made in Lao.