Rockets Redglare! (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film
Released in 2003, Rockets Redglare! is a documentary film directed by Luis Fernandez de la Reguera, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A portrait of Rockets Redglare, the morbidly obese fixture of New York's underground until his death in 2001. Rockets was the sometimes bodyguard/drug dealer of Sid Vicious and Jean Michel Basquiat, as well as a talented stand-up comic and character actor who left his indelible mark wherever he went. This film chronicles Rockets' last days, hunting for methadone in Puerto Rico and telling stories from his past.
Who’s in it. Rockets Redglare! stars Rockets Redglare as Self, Willem Dafoe as Self, Jim Jarmusch as Self and Steve Buscemi as Self, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rockets Redglare! page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rockets Redglare! (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rockets Redglare! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Rockets Redglare!?
- Rockets Redglare! stars Rockets Redglare, Willem Dafoe, Jim Jarmusch, Steve Buscemi and Matt Dillon.
- When was Rockets Redglare! released?
- Rockets Redglare! was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.