Rocket Science
"Life is easier done than said."
Originally released in 2007. Rocket Science is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jeffrey Blitz.
Starring Nicholas D'Agosto, Margo Martindale, and Reece Thompson
Synopsis
Hal is a 15-year-old high-school student with a minor yet socially alienating (and painful) disability: he stutters uncontrollably. Determined to work through the problem, Hal opts for an extreme route – he joins the school debating team, which sends him on a headfirst plunge into breakneck speech competitions and offers a much-needed boost toward correcting the problem.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 19, 2007
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (196 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nicholas D'Agosto
as Ben Wekselbaum
Margo Martindale
as Coach Lumbly
Reece Thompson
as Hal Hefner
Anna Kendrick
as Ginny Ryerson
Jonah Hill
as Junior Philosopher
Denis O'Hare
as Doyle Hefner
Vincent Piazza
as Earl Hefner
Aaron Yoo
as Heston
Utkarsh Ambudkar
as Ram
Candace Hammer
as Townsend Prep Debater
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RocketScience
- W B I Films
- Duly Noted
- HBO Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocket Science about?
Hal is a 15-year-old high-school student with a minor yet socially alienating (and painful) disability: he stutters uncontrollably. Determined to work through the problem, Hal opts for an extreme r...
Who directed Rocket Science?
Rocket Science was directed by Jeffrey Blitz.
How long is Rocket Science?
Rocket Science has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Rocket Science released?
Rocket Science was released on January 19, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rocket Science?
The main cast of Rocket Science includes Nicholas D'Agosto, Margo Martindale, Reece Thompson, Anna Kendrick, Jonah Hill.
Is Rocket Science worth watching?
Rocket Science has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 196 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.