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Rocket Science

Summary A teenager tackles the mysteries of life, love and public speaking in Rocket Science, a wry comedy of adolescent angst. Life is not easy for teenager Hal Hefner. His parents have split, his older brother is an obsessive-compulsive and he has an unpredictable stutter. Given that his active mind and quick wit tend to be obscured by his ...

Directed By: Jeffrey Blitz

Written By: Jeffrey Blitz

Rocket Science
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 28 Critic Reviews
73
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 14 User Ratings
7.4
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Summary A teenager tackles the mysteries of life, love and public speaking in Rocket Science, a wry comedy of adolescent angst. Life is not easy for teenager Hal Hefner. His parents have split, his older brother is an obsessive-compulsive and he has an unpredictable stutter. Given that his active mind and quick wit tend to be obscured by his ...

Directed By: Jeffrey Blitz

Written By: Jeffrey Blitz

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 28 Critic Reviews
73
89% Positive
25 Reviews
11% Mixed
3 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 28 Critic Reviews
73
89% Positive
25 Reviews
11% Mixed
3 Reviews
0% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 14 User Ratings
7.4
71% Positive
10 Ratings
21% Mixed
3 Ratings
7% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 14 User Ratings
7.4
71% Positive
10 Ratings
21% Mixed
3 Ratings
7% Negative
1 Rating

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Production Company B&W Films, Duly Noted, HBO Films, Rocket Science Inc.
Release Date Aug 10, 2007
Duration 1 h 41 m
Rating R
Tagline Life is easier done than said.
Film Independent Spirit Awards
3 Nominations
Sundance Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Deauville Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations