Plot Summary
“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.
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Director & Crew
Richard Blake
Director
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What is the TMDB rating of The Rocket?
It has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 based on 5 votes.
Who directed The Rocket?
The Rocket was directed by Richard Blake and released in 2018.
How long is The Rocket?
The Rocket has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 2018-01-23
- Status
- Released