Rocket Science (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2007, Rocket Science is a comedy and drama film directed by Jeffrey Blitz, running about 101 minutes. “Life is easier done than said.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hal is a 15-year-old high-school student with a minor yet socially alienating (and painful) disability: he stutters uncontrollably. Determined to work through the problem, Hal opts for an extreme route – he joins the school debating team, which sends him on a headfirst plunge into breakneck speech competitions and offers a much-needed boost toward correcting the problem.
Who’s in it. Rocket Science stars Nicholas D'Agosto as Ben Wekselbaum, Margo Martindale as Coach Lumbly, Reece Thompson as Hal Hefner and Anna Kendrick as Ginny Ryerson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Rocket Science has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rocket Science page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rocket Science tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rocket Science (2007)?
- In US, Rocket Science is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rocket Science worth watching?
- Rocket Science holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rocket Science?
- Rocket Science stars Nicholas D'Agosto, Margo Martindale, Reece Thompson, Anna Kendrick and Jonah Hill.
- When was Rocket Science released?
- Rocket Science was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.