Rocket Ship (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1938, Rocket Ship is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Frederick Stephani, running about 82 minutes. “BIG FEATURE SENSATION! Amazing STRANGE WORLD ADVENTURES! From Alex Raymond's Famous Newspaper Strip” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Feature version of the 1936 movie serial of the same name, with altered music scoring, released outside the USA only until 1950. Also, it was only shown abroad under the serial's title; it was re-named Rocket Ship for the US release.
Who’s in it. Rocket Ship stars Buster Crabbe as Flash Gordon, Jean Rogers as Dale Arden, Charles Middleton as Emperor Ming and Priscilla Lawson as Princess Aura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Rocket Ship has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rocket Ship page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rocket Ship tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rocket Ship (1938)?
- In US, Rocket Ship is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rocket Ship worth watching?
- Rocket Ship holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rocket Ship?
- Rocket Ship stars Buster Crabbe, Jean Rogers, Charles Middleton, Priscilla Lawson and Frank Shannon.
- When was Rocket Ship released?
- Rocket Ship was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.