The Rocketeer
“An Ordinary Man Forced to Become An Extraordinary Hero.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Rocketeer (1991) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-24
Top Cast
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Billy Campbell
Cliff Secord
Jennifer Connelly
Jenny Blake
Alan Arkin
A. 'Peevy' Peabody
Timothy Dalton
Neville Sinclair
Paul Sorvino
Eddie Valentine
Terry O'Quinn
Howard Hughes
Ed Lauter
Fitch
Jon Polito
Bigelow
James Handy
Wooly
Tiny Ron
Lothar / Good Old Boy
William Sanderson
Skeets
Margo Martindale
Millie
Clint Howard
Mark
John Lavachielli
Rusty
Eddie Jones
Malcolm
Max Grodénchik
Wilmer
Daniel O'Shea
Mike
Pat Crawford Brown
Mrs. Pye
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$42M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$46.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.11x
+$4.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Johnston
- Screenplay & Story
- Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- The Rocketeer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $42M
- Worldwide Gross
- $46.7M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Gordon Company, Dark Horse Entertainment, Silver Screen Partners IV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Johnston
Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo, Dave Stevens, William Dear
James Horner
Hiro Narita, Rexford L. Metz
Arthur Schmidt
Larry Franco, Charles Gordon, Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Johnston
Director
Danny Bilson
Screenplay
Paul De Meo
Screenplay
Charles Gordon
Producer
Lawrence Gordon
Producer
Lloyd Levin
Producer
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Hiro Narita
Director of Photography
Arthur Schmidt
Editor
James D. Bissell
Production Design
Marilyn Vance
Costume Design
Ken Ralston
Visual Effects Supervisor
M. James Arnett
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rocketeer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rocketeer about?
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.
Who directed The Rocketeer?
The Rocketeer was directed by Joe Johnston.
Who stars in The Rocketeer?
The principal cast of The Rocketeer includes Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin, Timothy Dalton, Paul Sorvino.
When was The Rocketeer released and how long is it?
The Rocketeer was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Rocketeer?
The Rocketeer had a reported production budget of $42M and grossed $46.7M at the worldwide box office (1.11 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Rocketeer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rocketeer was composed by James Horner.
Is The Rocketeer based on a book or true story?
The Rocketeer is adapted from the following source material: Graphic Novel: "Dave Stevens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rocketeer?
The Rocketeer holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).