Rockaway

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Rockaway

2017

1h 30m

Adventure

Drama

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A man recounts the summer of 1994, a time when he and his brother plotted revenge against their abusive father.

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Richard Brody

The New Yorker

Rockaway is a survivor's film, and it's seemingly warped by the agony of the experiences that Budion is trying to relate.

Jan 11, 2019

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Nick Allen

RogerEbert.com

[Rockaway] relies on blunt sentimentality and awkwardly, expressly warps its own story inspired by true events to be adoption-ready for Stand By Me fans.

Rated: 1.5/4

Jan 11, 2019

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Jared Mobarak

Jaredmobarak.com

It shines [in] its desire to retain the darkness that's intrinsic to its drama [despite focusing upon kids]. Youth doesn't exempt us from the cruel world in which we live.

Rated: 6/10

Nov 19, 2019

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Tessa Smith

Mama's Geeky

Rockaway is a little bit of a sports movie, a lot of a friends movie, and overall a survivor movie. I walked away glad that I watched it, and that says something.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 14, 2019

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

A beautifully told story driven by heart and an ensemble of young actors who embody the characters with truth and authenticity as they face triumph and tragedy together ... lensing is intimate yet energetic and fluid immersing us in these young lives.

Nov 9, 2019

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Jackie K. Cooper

jackiekcooper.com

This mix of "Good Boys" and "Stand By Me" touches all the right emotions with two brothers struggling to survive the summer of 94. Writer/director John J Budion is on the right track with his career.

Rated: 6/10

Sep 12, 2019

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john b

Humbled by the audiences response to our deeply personal and small indie film! Thank you everyone!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/21/22

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TJ L

If Stand by Me and The Sandlot got together and made a movie.... this would be it. All the characters were great and all were amazing young actors. I liked this right from the start but when those two films started being referenced, I liked it even more.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/22/21

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Audience Member

Excellent movie! Enjoyed the story, the characters, and the acting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Audience Member

This is a fantastic movie that touches your heart and soul! The actors are amazing! John Bedouin , the award winning writer and director has done an exceptional job of sharing his beautiful work with us all! A must see!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

A perfect blend of heartwarming and tear jerking and a definite must see. John Budion's directorial debut was a hit. It was wonderfully evocative. You get a glimpse of the struggle of 2 young boys living with an alcoholic and abusive father and their desperation to escape and how finding friendship, loyalty, and acceptance in a group of kids from the neighborhood was life altering. I loved watching the resilience of young John as he used art, his imagination, and infatuation with John Starks as a tool his tool for self-preservation. A testament to the survivor he is.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

Woah.. what a film! Freaking love it, i'm a 90's baby so this one hits home. Seriously beautifully done from the dialogue, storyline right down to the editing. A must watch and one of my favorite films of 2020. 5 stars!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Synopsis

A man recounts the summer of 1994, a time when he and his brother plotted revenge against their abusive father.

Director: John J. Budion
Producer: Deidre LaCasse
Screenwriter: John J. Budion
Production Co: Life Now, Life Then
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 8, 2019
Runtime: 1h 30m

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