Rocket Science
“Life is easier done than said.”
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.
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Rocket Science - Official Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-03
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Nicholas D'Agosto
Ben Wekselbaum
Margo Martindale
Coach Lumbly
Reece Thompson
Hal Hefner
Anna Kendrick
Ginny Ryerson
Jonah Hill
Junior Philosopher
Denis O'Hare
Doyle Hefner
Vincent Piazza
Earl Hefner
Aaron Yoo
Heston
Utkarsh Ambudkar
Ram
Candace Hammer
Townsend Prep Debater
Lisbeth Bartlett
Juliet Hefner
Virginia House
English Teacher
Marilyn Yoblick
Plainsboro Lunch Lady
Maury Ginsberg
Mr. Lewinsky
Emily Ginnona
Honoria
Dionne Audain
Abraham Lincoln
Dan De Luca
Stephen Douglas
Michael Kusnir
Flemming
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeffrey Blitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey Blitz
- Original Score
- Eef Barzelay
- Original Title
- Rocket Science
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- RocketScience, W B I Films, Duly Noted, HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeffrey Blitz
Jeffrey Blitz
Eef Barzelay
Jo Willems
Yana Gorskaya
Sean Welch, Effie T. Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Jeffrey Blitz
Director
Jeffrey Blitz
Writer
Eef Barzelay
Original Music Composer
Jo Willems
Director of Photography
Yana Gorskaya
Editor
Rick Butler
Production Design
Ernesto Martinez
Costume Design
Sean Welch
Producer
Effie T. Brown
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rocket Science
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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 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.
Who directed Rocket Science?
Rocket Science was directed by Jeffrey Blitz.
Who stars in Rocket Science?
The principal cast of Rocket Science includes Nicholas D'Agosto, Margo Martindale, Reece Thompson, Anna Kendrick, Jonah Hill.
When was Rocket Science released and how long is it?
Rocket Science was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Rocket Science?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rocket Science was composed by Eef Barzelay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rocket Science?
Rocket Science holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).