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King of the Rocket Men

1949Movie2 h 47 minNR

71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–94%

A thrilling, fast-paced action movie about the future and mystery.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Story

Prof. Millard pretends to be dead and helps Jeff King ferret out Vulcan, the evil traitor at the science academy. Donning his Rocket Man costume King goes from one hair raising rescue to the next in order to keep the newly invented Decimator out of the clutches of Vulcan and his minions.

Feels like

  • Retro Sci-Fi Serial
  • Rocket Man Adventure
  • Pulp Action
  • Technological Espionage
  • Nostalgic Vibe
  • Costumed Hero
  • Cliffhanger Suspense
  • Good vs Evil

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Fred C. Brannon
Written by
Royal K. Cole, William Lively, Sol Shor

Everyone

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Facts

June 8, 1949 · 2 h 47 min · NR

Released
June 8, 1949
Runtime
2 h 47 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure, Crime, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$165,592
Available in
91 countries

Tropes

Earthquake Machine, The Little Detecto, Ray Gun +9

  • Earthquake Machine
  • The Little Detecto
  • Ray Gun
  • Not Quite Dead
  • Police Are Useless
  • The Coroner Doth Protest Too Much
  • Chairman of the Brawl
  • Blasting It Out of Their Hands
  • Improperly Placed Firearms
  • Cliffhanger
  • Pop the Tires
  • Car Chase

12 of 61 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream King of the Rocket Men?"

Questions about King of the Rocket Men

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream King of the Rocket Men?

The RokuFandorFilmzieFawesomeCineverseTubi TV

In the United States, King of the Rocket Men streams on Fandor, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Filmzie, Fawesome, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 90 other countries.

Is King of the Rocket Men worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.7).

Is King of the Rocket Men okay for kids?

NRViolence

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

Can I half-watch King of the Rocket Men?

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.

Is King of the Rocket Men plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does King of the Rocket Men use?

Earthquake MachineThe Little DetectoRay GunNot Quite DeadPolice Are UselessThe Coroner Doth Protest Too MuchChairman of the BrawlBlasting It Out of Their HandsImproperly Placed FirearmsCliffhangerPop the TiresCar Chaseand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Earthquake Machine, The Little Detecto, and Ray Gun.