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71 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 28 Ratings

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  • Starring: Chris Cooper, Jake Gyllenhaal
  • 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.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Joe Leydon
    90
    Immensely entertaining and unabashedly inspirational.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    88
    One of the best elements of the movie is in breaking free, he is respecting his father. This movie has deep values.
  3. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Tom Meek
    60
    Cooper who was so poignant in "Lone Star," gives an emotionally robust performance.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Mithyus
    10
    Inspirational and beautiful.
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  2. Liam
    10
    I watched 1000s of movies and this is one of those rare movies that touches u only movies have watched that have done that is this and stand by me.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. MurtazaS.
    10
    One of those few movies that reach the emotional core. Inspiring yet realistic, the story depicts ordinary kids doing extra ordinary things through will and effort.… Expand
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