The Rocket

The Rocket (2018) is a family film directed by Richard Blake rated 7.6/10.

“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.

Cast

Brady Tutton

Joshua Davis

Richard Blake

Coach Keith Olsen

Allison Belmont

Sophie Kerkman

Michael Mayfield

Terry

Leah Schiman

Caitlin Moore

Nickolaus Schnetzky

Young Josh Davis

Patrick Webb

Kyle

Grayson Alexander Miller

Shane Daney

Terry King

Race Announcer / Representative