Rocket-bye Baby (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1956, Rocket-bye Baby is a comedy, family, animation and science fiction film directed by Chuck Jones, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. A cosmic mix-up results in a Martian baby being delivered to Earth, while an Earth baby is sent to Mars. Joseph Wilbur and his wife try to raise the green-skinned, ingenious Martian tyke as if he were an Earthling. But the kid builds his own spaceship and flies away, and Wilbur must find him and bring him back, or he'll never be able to make an exchange with the Martian parents for his own boy.
Who’s in it. Rocket-bye Baby stars Daws Butler as Narrator / Joe Wilbur / Capt. Schmideo / Lecturer (voice) (uncredited) and June Foray as Hospital P.A. / Martha Wilbur / Old Lady (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Rocket-bye Baby has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rocket-bye Baby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rocket-bye Baby tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rocket-bye Baby (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rocket-bye Baby change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rocket-bye Baby worth watching?
- Rocket-bye Baby holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rocket-bye Baby?
- Rocket-bye Baby stars Daws Butler and June Foray.
- When was Rocket-bye Baby released?
- Rocket-bye Baby was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.