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Summary Based on Homer H. Hickman's memoir "Rocket Boys," this film begins in 1957 with Russia's historic launch of the Sputnik satellite and chronicles its impact on a group of boys in West Virginia.

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Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 23 Critic Reviews
71
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 109 User Ratings
8.1
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Summary Based on Homer H. Hickman's memoir "Rocket Boys," this film begins in 1957 with Russia's historic launch of the Sputnik satellite and chronicles its impact on a group of boys in West Virginia.

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 23 Critic Reviews
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78% Positive
18 Reviews
22% Mixed
5 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 23 Critic Reviews
71
78% Positive
18 Reviews
22% Mixed
5 Reviews
0% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 109 User Ratings
8.1
85% Positive
93 Ratings
12% Mixed
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3% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 109 User Ratings
8.1
85% Positive
93 Ratings
12% Mixed
13 Ratings
3% Negative
3 Ratings

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Production Company Universal Pictures
Release Date Feb 19, 1999
Duration 1 h 48 m
Rating PG
Tagline Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.
Teen Choice Awards
3 Nominations
YoungStar Awards
2 Nominations
Young Artist Awards
2 Nominations