Rocket-bye Baby
Synopsis
A cosmic mix-up results in a Martian baby being delivered to Earth, while an Earth baby is sent to Mars. Joseph Wilbur and his wife try to raise the green-skinned, ingenious Martian tyke as if he were an Earthling. But the kid builds his own spaceship and flies away, and Wilbur must find him and bring him back, or he'll never be able to make an exchange with the Martian parents for his own boy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chuck Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Maltese
- Original Score
- Milt Franklyn
- Original Title
- Rocket-bye Baby
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Cartoons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chuck Jones
Michael Maltese
Milt Franklyn
Treg Brown
Edward Selzer
Department Leadership Roster
Chuck Jones
Director
Edward Selzer
Producer
Treg Brown
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rocket-bye Baby
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What is Rocket-bye Baby about?
A cosmic mix-up results in a Martian baby being delivered to Earth, while an Earth baby is sent to Mars. Joseph Wilbur and his wife try to raise the green-skinned, ingenious Martian tyke as if he were an Earthling. But the kid builds his own spaceship and flies away, and Wilbur must find him and bring him back, or he'll never be able to make an exchange with the Martian parents for his own boy.
Who directed Rocket-bye Baby?
Rocket-bye Baby was directed by Chuck Jones.
Who stars in Rocket-bye Baby?
The principal cast of Rocket-bye Baby includes Daws Butler, June Foray.
When was Rocket-bye Baby released and how long is it?
Rocket-bye Baby was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Rocket-bye Baby?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rocket-bye Baby was composed by Milt Franklyn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rocket-bye Baby?
Rocket-bye Baby holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).