The Rocket

The Rocket

23/1/2018 1h 29m 7.5/10

Overview

“The Rocket" is a small town story inspired by true events, about a high school football star who suffers a severe head injury and loses his entire life plan. The heaviness of a broken relationship with his father, and losing the identity of "football star" push him to seek a new way to prove himself. Restricted from playing any sports and despite being an unlikely runner, the cross country coach brings the young man aboard his high school team out of necessity, and through much struggle, doubt, and determination, he finds a new way to push towards greatness. With colorful characters, youthful insights, and nostalgic storytelling, "The Rocket" brings together the elements of family, loss, failure, and redemption. The entire story is based on real characters and events that took place in the mid-west in 1999.

Director

Richard Blake

Top Billed Cast

Richard Blake

Richard Blake

Coach Keith Olsen

Brady Tutton

Brady Tutton

Joshua Davis

Michael Mayfield

Michael Mayfield

Terry

Leah Schiman

Leah Schiman

Caitlin Moore

Nickolaus Schnetzky

Nickolaus Schnetzky

Young Josh Davis

Allison Belmont

Allison Belmont

Sophie Kerkman

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