Movie

The Rocketeer

“An Ordinary Man Forced to Become An Extraordinary Hero.”

★ 6.5(1,053)19911h 48m

The Rocketeer is streaming on Disney Plus in New Zealand, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch The Rocketeer

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Good to know

Director: Joe Johnston
Release date: 1991-06-21
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Box office: $46,704,056
Budget: $42,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Part of: The Rocketeer Collection

The Rocketeer — trailer

About The Rocketeer

The Rocketeer is a 1991 movie in the Adventure and Science Fiction genres, directed by Joe Johnston, starring Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly and Alan Arkin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 1,053 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Rocketeer in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A stunt pilot comes across a prototype jetpack that gives him the ability to fly. However, evil forces of the world also want this jetpack at any cost.

Cast

Billy Campbell

Cliff Secord

Jennifer Connelly

Jenny Blake

Alan Arkin

A. 'Peevy' Peabody

Timothy Dalton

Neville Sinclair

Paul Sorvino

Eddie Valentine

Terry O'Quinn

Howard Hughes

Ed Lauter

Fitch

Jon Polito

Bigelow

James Handy

Wooly

Tiny Ron

Lothar / Good Old Boy

William Sanderson

Skeets

Margo Martindale

Millie

Themes & keywords

nazisuperheroairplane wreckbased on comicairshipsteampunklos angeles, californiabased on graphic novelflying manpilot heronazi collaborationism1930sgriffith observatory

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Rocketeer in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, you can stream The Rocketeer on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video.

Is The Rocketeer on Netflix?+

The Rocketeer is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is The Rocketeer?+

The Rocketeer has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in The Rocketeer?+

The Rocketeer stars Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin, Timothy Dalton and Paul Sorvino.

When did The Rocketeer come out?+

The Rocketeer is a 1991 movie directed by Joe Johnston.

What genre is The Rocketeer?+

The Rocketeer is Adventure and Science Fiction film.

Who directed The Rocketeer?+

The Rocketeer was directed by Joe Johnston.