Rocket Science (2007) movie poster

Rocket Science (2007)

"Life is easier done than said."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 53%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 78% (RT: 84%, MC: 73) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDrama

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Director
Jeffrey Blitz
Runtime
1h 41m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.2/10 (197 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
84%
Metacritic
73
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
It's divisive. Only 53% of audiences liked it based on 197 votes. Critics rated it higher at 78%, but audiences were less impressed.
Overview
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 โ€“ 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. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

Rocket Science is a 2007 comedy, drama film directed by Jeffrey Blitz. 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 โ€“ 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.

The film has been rated by 197 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Rocket Science delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Rocket Science (2007) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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