Rocket Gibraltar (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1988, Rocket Gibraltar is a drama and family film directed by Daniel Petrie, running about 99 minutes. “One unforgettable weekend, one family met some remarkable, crazy, loving people. Each other.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man's family comes for his 77th birthday and while he loves all of his children and their children, he and his children don't exactly connect. However, he connects with his grandchildren. And he tells them what he wants for his birthday and they do what they can to give it to him.
Who’s in it. Rocket Gibraltar stars Burt Lancaster as Levi Rockwell, Suzy Amis as Aggie Rockwell, Patricia Clarkson as Rose Black and Frances Conroy as Ruby Hanson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Rocket Gibraltar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $187.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Gibraltar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rocket Gibraltar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rocket Gibraltar (1988)?
- In US, Rocket Gibraltar is available to 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 Gibraltar worth watching?
- Rocket Gibraltar holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rocket Gibraltar?
- Rocket Gibraltar stars Burt Lancaster, Suzy Amis, Patricia Clarkson, Frances Conroy and Sinéad Cusack.
- When was Rocket Gibraltar released?
- Rocket Gibraltar was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.