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Rocket Science

5.9

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Original title

Rocket Science

Year

2007

Running time

101 min.

Country

United States

Director

Jeffrey Blitz

Screenwriter

Jeffrey Blitz

Cast

Cinematography

Jo Willems

Producer

B&W Films, Duly Noted, HBO, Rocket Science Inc

Genre

Comedy. Drama | Teen/coming-of-age. Comedy-Drama. Independent Film (US). Schools & University

Synopsis

Coming of age in Plainsboro, New Jersey. High school student Hal Hefner stutters. On the evening his parents stop arguing and separate, 43 miles away at the state tournament, his school's legendary debater, Ben Wekselbaum, goes blank mid-sentence, Ben's teammate Ginny Ryerson doesn't get a first-place trophy, and the world changes. That fall, to Hal's amazement, Ginny recruits him for the debate team, mentors him, and will be his partner. He still has his stutter, but he works hard and he falls in love with Ginny. On the day of the first debate of the season, the world changes again. From then until the day of the state tournament, Hal has a lot to sort out. Is love rocket science?

Awards: 2007: Sundance: Directing Award

2007: Independent Spirit Awards: 3 Nominations including Best First Feature

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Rocket Science

2007

Jeffrey Blitz

5.9

(395)