# The Rocket (2005)

> A determined Quebec hockey prodigy becomes a national symbol after battling injury, prejudice, and the authoritarian league that tries to silence him.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/32950

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Charles Binamé
- Cast: Roy Dupuis, Julie Le Breton, Stephen McHattie, Michel Barrette, Rémy Girard, Tony Calabretta, Philip Craig, Paul Doucet
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460505/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, passionate, poignant, sports movie night, canadian history viewing

## Synopsis

A young hockey prodigy battles personal and societal challenges to become a legend.

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