RocketMan
“He's just taking up space!”
An accident-prone and obnoxious geek joins a NASA space mission to Mars. During the flight, he manages to put himself and the entire crew in jeopardy, but is in danger of emerging as a hero when his new colleagues need him to save them from the unforgiving surface of the red planet.
Where to watch RocketMan in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open RocketMan there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is RocketMan streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About RocketMan
RocketMan is a 1997 English-language comedy, family and science fiction film directed by Stuart Gillard. The cast is led by Harland Williams, Jessica Lundy, William Sadler. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 5.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
RocketMan was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Caravan Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 10, 1997, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $16 million, it went on to gross $15 million worldwide.
- Director
- Stuart Gillard
- Writers
- Craig Mazin, Greg Erb, Oren Aviv
- Release date
- October 10, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $16 million
- Box office
- $15 million
- Production
- Walt Disney Pictures, Caravan Pictures
RocketMan cast & crew
RocketMan was directed by Stuart Gillard and written by Craig Mazin, Greg Erb, and Oren Aviv.
The cast features Harland Williams as Fred Z. Randall, Jessica Lundy as Julie Ford, William Sadler as Wild Bill Overbeck, Jeffrey DeMunn as Paul Wick, James Pickens Jr. as Ben Stevens, and Beau Bridges as Bud Nesbitt.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Tavera, cinematography is by Steven Poster, and it was produced by Jon Turteltaub and Roger Birnbaum.
Is RocketMan worth watching?
RocketMan holds an audience score of 5.2/10 from 148 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, family, and science fiction, RocketMan is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch RocketMan
RocketMan isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of RocketMan
Harland Williams
Fred Z. Randall
Jessica Lundy
Julie Ford
William Sadler
Wild Bill Overbeck
Jeffrey DeMunn
Paul Wick
James Pickens Jr.
Ben Stevens
Beau Bridges
Bud Nesbitt
Peter Onorati
Gary Hackman
Don Lake
Le Chirurgien du Vol
Bill Jenkins
Mission Controller
Ken Farmer
Mission Controller
Blake Boyd
Gordon A. Peacock
Paxton Whitehead
British Reporter
RocketMan — FAQs
▸Where can I watch RocketMan in United States?
RocketMan is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is RocketMan in?
RocketMan is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is RocketMan?
RocketMan runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is RocketMan rated?
RocketMan is rated PG. It holds a 5.2/10 audience score from 148 ratings.
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