Jimmy Neutron: Runaway Rocketboy!
Synopsis
The pilot of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. The short was going to start the series, but Nickelodeon liked it so much that they decided to make the film and the series was produced a couple of years later. Jimmy runs away after his parents ground him for launching Carl off the roof. Little do his folks know that Jimmy has been abducted by aliens, who think he knows about earth's defense systems.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Jimmy Neutron Pitch Tape - Studio Master with Slate
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-20
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John A. Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Oedekerk, John A. Davis
- Original Title
- Jimmy Neutron: Runaway Rocketboy!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- DNA Productions, O Entertainment, Nickelodeon Productions, Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John A. Davis
Steve Oedekerk, John A. Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Oedekerk
Writer
John A. Davis
Writer
John A. Davis
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Jimmy Neutron: Runaway Rocketboy!.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Jimmy Neutron: Runaway Rocketboy!.
Watched
Peacock US - Animation Movies
Curated list of Most Popular on Peacock (US). Updated frequently. Last updated August 28, 2026.
Disney Movies
Similar Titles to Jimmy Neutron: Runaway Rocketboy!
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
8.4
6.0
5.0
7.5
7.8
7.4
7.0
7.0
10.0
8.0
6.0
6.4
3.7
7.0
5.6
6.0
6.0
More Like Jimmy Neutron: Runaway Rocketboy!
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jimmy Neutron: Runaway Rocketboy!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jimmy Neutron: Runaway Rocketboy! about?
The pilot of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. The short was going to start the series, but Nickelodeon liked it so much that they decided to make the film and the series was produced a couple of years later. Jimmy runs away after his parents ground him for launching Carl off the roof. Little do his folks know that Jimmy has been abducted by aliens, who think he knows about earth's defense systems.
Who directed Jimmy Neutron: Runaway Rocketboy!?
Jimmy Neutron: Runaway Rocketboy! was directed by John A. Davis.
Who stars in Jimmy Neutron: Runaway Rocketboy!?
The principal cast of Jimmy Neutron: Runaway Rocketboy! includes Debi Derryberry, S. Scott Bullock, Kim Saxon, Paul Greenberg, Rob Paulsen.
When was Jimmy Neutron: Runaway Rocketboy! released and how long is it?
Jimmy Neutron: Runaway Rocketboy! was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 14m.