The Rocket
2005, French. Directed by Charles Binamé.
The story of Quebec's most beloved hockey player, Maurice "The Rocket" Richard, focusing on the struggles of a French Canadian in the National Hockey League dominated by Anglophones.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Charles BinaméDirector
- Roy DupuisMaurice Richard
- Julie Le BretonLucille Richard
- Stephen McHattieDick Irvin
- Michel BarrettePère Norchet
- Rémy GirardTony Bergeron
- Tony CalabrettaFrank Selke
- Philip CraigTommy Gorman
- Paul DoucetCamil Desroches
- Sean AveryBob Dill
- Pascal DupuisMilt Schmidt
- Diane LavalléeAlice Norchet
- François Langlois-VallièresMaurice Richard à 16 ans
Details
- Released
- 25 October 2005
- Original title
- Maurice Richard
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Ken Scott
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $2M
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The Rocket: quick answers
Is The Rocket worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Rocket?
The Rocket runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does The Rocket have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Rocket. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Rocket suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Rocket yet.
What movies are like The Rocket?
If you liked The Rocket, try Sugar, Lev Yashin. The Dream Goalkeeper, Streets of Gold.
Who directed The Rocket?
The Rocket (2005) was directed by Charles Binamé and stars Roy Dupuis, Julie Le Breton, Stephen McHattie.