The Rocket

2018·Movie
1h 29min
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Sports, family, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

“The Rocket" is a small town story inspired by true events, about a high school football star who suffers a severe head injury and loses his entire life plan. The heaviness of a broken relationship with his father, and losing the identity of "football star" push him to seek a new way to prove himself. Restricted from playing any sports and despite being an unlikely runner, the cross country coach brings the young man aboard his high school team out of necessity, and through much struggle, doubt, and determination, he finds a new way to push towards greatness. With colorful characters, youthful insights, and nostalgic storytelling, "The Rocket" brings together the elements of family, loss, failure, and redemption. The entire story is based on real characters and events that took place in the mid-west in 1999.
Inspirational Sports DramaComing-of-Age StoryRedemption ArcFather-Son RelationshipOvercoming AdversitySmall Town LifeCharacter-Driven NarrativeBiographical Elements

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Rocket

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Where can I stream The Rocket legally?

The Rocket is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Rocket worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 5.2 and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Rocket?

1 h 29 min

The Rocket runs 1 h 29 min.

Is The Rocket based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Rocket?

Critics72
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate The Rocket higher (72) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Rocket in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Rocket?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Rocket in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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