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The Rocketeer (1991)

โ€œAn Ordinary Man Forced to Become An Extraordinary Hero.โ€

6.5/10 ยท 1,090 votes 1h 48m pg ActionAdventureScience-fictionFamily

#45 of 63 films from 1991 #1157 of 2168 in action

Directed by Joe Johnston ยท Written by Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo, William Dear

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Overview

A stunt pilot comes across a prototype jetpack that gives him the ability to fly. However, evil forces of the world also want this jetpack at any cost.

Cast

Billy Campbellas Cliff Secord
Jennifer Connellyas Jenny Blake
Alan Arkinas A. 'Peevy' Peabody
Timothy Daltonas Neville Sinclair
Paul Sorvinoas Eddie Valentine
Terry O'Quinnas Howard Hughes
Ed Lauteras Fitch
Jon Politoas Bigelow
James Handyas Wooly
William Sandersonas Skeets
Margo Martindaleas Millie
Clint Howardas Mark
John Lavachiellias Rusty
Eddie Jonesas Malcolm

Facts

Release dateJune 21, 1991
Runtime108 min (1h 48m) โ€” about the same as the 1991 average of 107 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Science-fiction, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$42,000,000
Box office$46,704,056 (1.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0102803

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Questions

How long is The Rocketeer?
The Rocketeer runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is The Rocketeer worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 1,090 votes, which places it #45 of 63 films released in 1991 in this index (top 30%) and #1157 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Rocketeer?
The Rocketeer was directed by Joe Johnston. Other well-rated titles by the same director: October Sky (1999), Jumanji (1995), Captain America: The First Avenger (2011).
Who stars in The Rocketeer?
Billy Campbell as Cliff Secord; Jennifer Connelly as Jenny Blake; Alan Arkin as A. 'Peevy' Peabody; Timothy Dalton as Neville Sinclair; Paul Sorvino as Eddie Valentine; Terry O'Quinn as Howard Hughes.
What is The Rocketeer rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Rocketeer?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/22199.

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