Rocket Science

Rocket Science

2007 · 101 min · EN · R · 6.2 (165 votes)
Dir. Jeffrey Blitz · Starring Nicholas D'Agosto, Margo Martindale, Reece Thompson, Anna Kendrick, Jonah Hill, Denis O'Hare · Music Eef Barzelay

Life is easier done than said.

ComedyDrama

Hal is a 15-year-old high-school student with a minor yet socially alienating (and painful) disability: he stutters uncontrollably. Determined to work through the problem, Hal opts for an extreme route – he joins the school debating team, which sends him on a headfirst plunge into breakneck speech competitions and offers a much-needed boost toward correcting the problem.

VIBE

This film feels like a warm hug from a quirky friend. It’s a relatable journey of a shy teen finding his confidence, packed with witty dialogue and genuine heart. Perfect for when you need a dose of earnest optimism.

awkwardearnestupliftingwittysteadyindie comedycoming-of-agecharacter-drivenovercoming adversityself-discoverysocial anxietyfinding your voice
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