The Rocket Man
Seen it?1954 | 79 min | Science Fiction, Comedy, Family
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for anyone looking to switch off and smile and sci-fi fans. Best enjoyed if you're happy to go along with its world.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Bright and bouncy, at 1 hr 19 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1954: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you like your stories firmly grounded in the real world.
After procuring a special ray gun, a precocious orphan helps his community by exposing the shady doings of local government, and plays a part in a cute couple getting together.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Oscar Rudolph
- Charles CoburnMayor Ed Johnson
- Spring ByingtonJustice Amelia Brown
- Anne FrancisJune Brown
- John AgarTom Baxter
- George WinslowTimmy
- Stanley ClementsBob
- Emory ParnellBig Bill Watkins
- June ClayworthHarriet Snedley
- Don HaggertyOfficer Mike O'Brien
- Beverly GarlandLudine