The Rocketeer (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1991, The Rocketeer is an action, adventure, family and science fiction film directed by Joe Johnston, running about 108 minutes. “An Ordinary Man Forced to Become An Extraordinary Hero.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A stunt pilot comes across a prototype jetpack that gives him the ability to fly. However, evil forces of the world also want this jetpack at any cost.
Who’s in it. The Rocketeer stars Alan Arkin as A. 'Peevy' Peabody, Billy Campbell as Cliff Secord, Timothy Dalton as Neville Sinclair and Jennifer Connelly as Jenny Blake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Rocketeer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $46.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus 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 The Rocketeer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rocketeer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rocketeer (1991)?
- In US, The Rocketeer is available to stream on Disney Plus, 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 The Rocketeer worth watching?
- The Rocketeer holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rocketeer?
- The Rocketeer stars Alan Arkin, Billy Campbell, Timothy Dalton, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Sorvino.
- When was The Rocketeer released?
- The Rocketeer was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.