The Rocket (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2013, The Rocket is a drama film directed by Kim Mordaunt, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Set against the lush backdrop of rural Laos, this spirited drama tells the story of scrappy ten-year-old Ahlo, who yearns to break free from his ill-fated destiny. After his village is displaced to make way for a massive dam, Ahlo escapes with his father and grandmother through the Laotian outback in search of a new home. Along the way, they come across a rocket festival that offers Ahlo a lucrative but dangerous chance to prove his worth.
Who’s in it. The Rocket stars Sitthiphon Disamoe as Ahlo, Loungnam Kaosainam as Kia, Suthep Pongam as Purple and Bunsri Yindi as Taitok, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Rocket has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rocket page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rocket tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rocket (2013)?
- In US, The Rocket is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rocket worth watching?
- The Rocket holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rocket?
- The Rocket stars Sitthiphon Disamoe, Loungnam Kaosainam, Suthep Pongam, Bunsri Yindi and Sumrit Warin.
- When was The Rocket released?
- The Rocket was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.