Rocket Gibraltar (1988): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1988 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1988, Rocket Gibraltar is a drama and familie film directed by Daniel Petrie, running about 99 minutes. “One unforgettable weekend, one family met some remarkable, crazy, loving people. Each other.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Während eines heiteren Sommerurlaubs der gesamten Großfamilie an der See stirbt das 80jährige Oberhaupt der Familie. Seine Enkel lassen den Leichnam, den geheimen Wünschen des Verstorbenen entsprechend, in einem brennenden Boot aufs Meer hinaustreiben - als Zeichen der besonderen Verbundenheit mit ihm. Eine stille, facettenreiche Familiengeschichte zwischen drei Generationen, die ohne großen formalen Ehrgeiz und mit knappen Mitteln die Strukturen liebevollen Umgangs miteinander darstellt und unaufdringlich für menschliche Nähe sensibilisiert.
Who’s in it. Rocket Gibraltar stars Burt Lancaster as Levi Rockwell, Suzy Amis as Aggie Rockwell, Patricia Clarkson as Rose Black and Frances Conroy as Ruby Hanson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Rocket Gibraltar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $187.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rocket Gibraltar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rocket Gibraltar tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Rocket Gibraltar (1988)?
- In USA, Rocket Gibraltar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rocket Gibraltar worth watching?
- Rocket Gibraltar holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and familie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rocket Gibraltar?
- Rocket Gibraltar stars Burt Lancaster, Suzy Amis, Patricia Clarkson, Frances Conroy and Sinéad Cusack.
- When was Rocket Gibraltar released?
- Rocket Gibraltar was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.