The Rocket (2018) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2018, The Rocket is a famille film directed by Richard Blake, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. “The Rocket" is a small town story inspired by true events, about a high school football star who suffers a severe head injury and loses his entire life plan. The heaviness of a broken relationship with his father, and losing the identity of "football star" push him to seek a new way to prove himself. Restricted from playing any sports and despite being an unlikely runner, the cross country coach brings the young man aboard his high school team out of necessity, and through much struggle, doubt, and determination, he finds a new way to push towards greatness. With colorful characters, youthful insights, and nostalgic storytelling, "The Rocket" brings together the elements of family, loss, failure, and redemption. The entire story is based on real characters and events that took place in the mid-west in 1999.

Who’s in it. The Rocket stars Brady Tutton, Richard Blake, Allison Belmont and Michael Mayfield, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Rocket has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Angel Studios and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rocket page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Rocket tend to enjoy Le Voyage de Chihiro, Retour vers le futur, Le Roi lion and Coco.