King of the Rocket Men (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1949, King of the Rocket Men is an action, crime, adventure and science fiction film directed by Fred C. Brannon, running about 167 minutes.
What it’s about. Prof. Millard pretends to be dead and helps Jeff King ferret out Vulcan, the evil traitor at the science academy. Donning his Rocket Man costume King goes from one hair raising rescue to the next in order to keep the newly invented Decimator out of the clutches of Vulcan and his minions.
Who’s in it. King of the Rocket Men stars Tristram Coffin as Jeff King, Mae Clarke as Glenda Thomas, Don Haggerty as Tony Dirken and James Craven as Prof. Millard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, King of the Rocket Men has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King of the Rocket Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of King of the Rocket Men 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 King of the Rocket Men (1949)?
- In US, King of the Rocket Men is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is King of the Rocket Men worth watching?
- King of the Rocket Men holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King of the Rocket Men?
- King of the Rocket Men stars Tristram Coffin, Mae Clarke, Don Haggerty, James Craven and I. Stanford Jolley.
- When was King of the Rocket Men released?
- King of the Rocket Men was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 167 minutes.