Rocket Saves the Day
Synopsis
Rocket Saves the Day is a preschooler feature based on the New York Times bestselling Rocket book series created by Tad Hills and published by Random House Children’s Books. The movie is billed as a “hero’s journey in which an enthusiastic young pup, Rocket, and his new best friend, Little Yellow Bird, embark on a quest to save their town through the power of reading.” Throughout their journey, Rocket and his friends learn how to put letters and sounds together to make words – the building blocks of reading.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Elishia Perosa
Rocket / Pest (voice)
Jinjara Mitchell
Little Yellow Bird / Leaves (voice)
Shannon Chan-Kent
Ella / Stones / Leaves (voice)
Gigi Saul Guerrero
Bella / Letters / Stones (voice)
Tabitha St. Germain
Emma (voice)
Brian Drummond
Fred (voice)
Cole Howard
Maurice / Letters (voice)
Latonya Williams
Owl / Stones (voice)
Omari Newton
Mr. Barker (voice)
Adam Nurada
Nate / Letters (voice)
Briton T. Maxwell
Yoyo / Stones (voice)
Connor Parnall
Sammy (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 26, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amanda Strong
- Screenplay & Story
- Rachel Lipman, Tad Hills
- Original Score
- Marcelo Trevino
- Original Title
- Rocket Saves the Day
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Thunderbird Entertainment, Atomic Cartoons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amanda Strong
Rachel Lipman, Tad Hills
Marcelo Trevino
Andrew Harron
Tad Hills, Rachel Bader, Lynn Kestinn-Sessler, Trevor Bentley
Department Leadership Roster
Rachel Lipman
Writer
Amanda Strong
Director
Andrew Harron
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rocket Saves the Day
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rocket Saves the Day about?
Rocket Saves the Day is a preschooler feature based on the New York Times bestselling Rocket book series created by Tad Hills and published by Random House Children’s Books. The movie is billed as a “hero’s journey in which an enthusiastic young pup, Rocket, and his new best friend, Little Yellow Bird, embark on a quest to save their town through the power of reading.” Throughout their journey, Rocket and his friends learn how to put letters and sounds together to make words – the building blocks of reading.
Who directed Rocket Saves the Day?
Rocket Saves the Day was directed by Amanda Strong.
Who stars in Rocket Saves the Day?
The principal cast of Rocket Saves the Day includes Elishia Perosa, Jinjara Mitchell, Shannon Chan-Kent, Gigi Saul Guerrero, Tabitha St. Germain.
When was Rocket Saves the Day released and how long is it?
Rocket Saves the Day was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Rocket Saves the Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rocket Saves the Day was composed by Marcelo Trevino.
Is Rocket Saves the Day based on a book or true story?
Rocket Saves the Day is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Tad Hills".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rocket Saves the Day?
Rocket Saves the Day holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).