# The Rocketeer (1991)

> A daring young pilot becomes a rocket-powered hero while battling gangsters and Nazi spies above 1930s Los Angeles.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5353

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction
- Director: Joe Johnston
- Cast: Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin, Timothy Dalton, Paul Sorvino, Terry O'Quinn, Ed Lauter, Jon Polito
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102803/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: nostalgic, uplifting, whimsical, family movie night, retro adventure night

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