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The Rocketeer

Play trailer 2:19 Poster for The Rocketeer PG Released Jun 21, 1991 1h 49m Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Cliff Secord (Bill Campbell) is a cocky stunt pilot in love with a beautiful actress, Jenny Blake (Jennifer Connelly). When he discovers a jet pack hidden in a biplane, Cliff straps on the rocket, dons a flashy helmet and becomes the high-flying hero known as The Rocketeer. But when Nazis want to use the rocket as a weapon, Cliff must use his alter ego to both protect Jenny from an evil actor (Timothy Dalton) and save the day in this period adventure based on the comic books by Dave Stevens.
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An action-packed, if anachronistic, look back at pulp matinee serials, The Rocketeer may ring hollow with viewers expecting more than simple fun and gee-whiz special effects.

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Duane Byrge The Hollywood Reporter Undeniably, Rocketeer's overall trajectory is pleasing and winning, but it lacks the quirky charms and personal idiosyncracies that endeared other big-effects films to tot and sophisticate alike. Jun 21, 2018 Full Review Jason Bailey Flavorwire In the quarter-century since its release, as the superhero blockbuster has become a cornerstone of mainstream moviemaking, it's become clear that 'The Rocketeer' is a model of the form - breathless, energetic, and endlessly entertaining. Jun 24, 2016 Full Review Nick Schager Lessons of Darkness Almost never takes thrilling flight. Rated: C Jun 1, 2011 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) It has grace, style, and dynamism inhealthy quantities. [Full review in Spanish] Dec 30, 2022 Full Review Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal Occasionally vrooms as if powered by voluminous vials of jet fuel and will send art-deco aficionados' eyes a-poppin' like Tex Avery's Wolf. But for anyone raised on "Raiders," its sum total is a mostly phantom memory of aesthetic, mood and momentum. Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 16, 2021 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...briskly-paced and unabashedly old-fashioned... Rated: 3/4 Dec 11, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ry N I really enjoyed this film; it's like watching Ironman from the 1930's. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/26/25 Full Review Emerson H. Its special effects aren’t the best, and the movie can be slow at times (and occasionally a little boring). Still though, “The Rocketeer”’s story is interesting enough to keep you watching. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/01/25 Full Review Paul S This movie is Iron Man before Iron Man. I had so much fun watching this movie! The story was incredible and it was so bright and vibrant that it filled me with that magical warm feeling inside. I definitely recommend it for adventure fans! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/19/25 Full Review Stephen C Success in 1 hour and 49 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG for Brief Language Throughout!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $46,500,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/08/25 Full Review Michael G. Pulp action fun with really well done special effects for the time. Joe Johnston and the production team makes the movie feel like a time capsule of the 1930s, the movie has big heart and charm. A great cast of actors/actresses bring this comic book to life . Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/03/25 Full Review Mitch B This movie has an old fashioned Americana feel to it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/01/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Cliff Secord (Bill Campbell) is a cocky stunt pilot in love with a beautiful actress, Jenny Blake (Jennifer Connelly). When he discovers a jet pack hidden in a biplane, Cliff straps on the rocket, dons a flashy helmet and becomes the high-flying hero known as The Rocketeer. But when Nazis want to use the rocket as a weapon, Cliff must use his alter ego to both protect Jenny from an evil actor (Timothy Dalton) and save the day in this period adventure based on the comic books by Dave Stevens.
Director
Joe Johnston
Producer
Charles Gordon, Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin
Screenwriter
Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo, William Dear
Distributor
Walt Disney Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Touchstone Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures, Gordon Company
Rating
PG
Genre
Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 21, 1991, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 14, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$46.5M
Runtime
1h 49m
Sound Mix
Surround
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