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RocketMan

1997Movie1 h 35 minPG

ComedyFamily
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd2.8/5Rotten Tomatoes20%72%
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd2.8/5Rotten Tomatoes20%72%

Summary

An accident-prone and obnoxious geek joins a NASA space mission to Mars. During the flight, he manages to put himself and the entire crew in jeopardy, but is in danger of emerging as a hero when his new colleagues need him to save them from the unforgiving surface of the red planet.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Stuart Gillard
Written by
Craig Mazin, Oren Aviv, Greg Erb
Produced by
Eric L. Gold, Roger Birnbaum
Music by
Michael Tavera

Everyone

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Facts

October 10, 1997 · 1 h 35 min · PG

Released
October 10, 1997
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$16 million
Box office
$15 million
Available in
18 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream RocketMan?"

Questions about RocketMan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream RocketMan?

In the United States, you can rent or buy RocketMan from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is RocketMan worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 5.9, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (20).

Is RocketMan okay for kids?

PG

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

Will RocketMan make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch RocketMan?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was RocketMan a box office flop?

Budget$16 million
Box office$15 million

Yes: it cost about $16 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 97% of its budget.