The Rocket (2005): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2005, The Rocket is a drama film directed by Charles Binamé, running about 124 minutes.

What it’s about. In the late 1930s, a young machinist named Maurice Richard distinguished himself as a ice hockey player of preternatural talent. Although that was enough to get him into the Montreal Canadiens, his frequent injuries cost him the confidence of his team and the fans. In the face of these doubts, Richard eventually shows the kind of aggressive and skillful play that would make him one of the greatest players of all time as "The Rocket." However for all his success, Richard and his fellow French Canadians face constant discrimination in a league dominated by the English speaking. Although a man of few words, Richard begins to speak his own mind about the injustice which creates a organizational conflict that would culminate in his infamous 1955 season suspension that sparks an ethnic riot in protest. In the face of these challenges, Richard must decide who exactly is he playing for.

Who’s in it. The Rocket stars Roy Dupuis as Maurice Richard, Julie Le Breton as Lucille Richard, Stephen McHattie as Dick Irvin and Michel Barrette as Père Norchet, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Rocket has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.

Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Crave, iciTouTV and Crave Amazon Channel. 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.