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The Rocket

2005Movie2 h 4 min

Drama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes56%88%

A moving, melancholic drama movie about history and sports.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

The story of Quebec's most beloved hockey player, Maurice "The Rocket" Richard, focusing on the struggles of a French Canadian in the National Hockey League dominated by Anglophones.

Feels like

  • Biographical Sports Drama
  • Hockey Legend
  • Quebec History
  • Social Commentary
  • French-Canadian Identity
  • Historical Accuracy
  • Underdog Story
  • Pathos

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Charles Binamé
Written by
Ken Scott
Produced by
Denise Robert, Daniel Louis
Music by
Michel Cusson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 25, 2005 · 2 h 4 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
October 25, 2005
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
Canada
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about The Rocket

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Rocket?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Rocket worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 56%). Audiences rate it higher (82 out of 100) than critics (56).

Is The Rocket okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Rocket plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was The Rocket a box office flop?

Budget$8 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 25% of its budget.

Is The Rocket in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.