Rocket Science (2007)
- Synopsis:
- Flattered by the attention of his school's pretty debate queen, a shy teenager joins the forensics squad, despite his pronounced stutter, in this quirky, frequently hilarious, and oddly tender coming-of-age dramedy.
- Starring:
- Reece Thompson, Anna Kendrick
- Director:
- Jeff Blitz
- Rated:
- R
20 handpicked matches for Rocket Science
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Charlie Bartlett (2007)
Charlie Bartlett is a Close match for Rocket Science
- Synopsis:
- Awkward teenager Charlie Bartlett (Anton Yelchin) has trouble fitting in at a new high school. Charlie needs some friends fast, and decides that the best way to find them is to appoint himself the resident psychiatrist. He becomes one of the most popular guys in school by doling out advice and, occasionally, medication, to the student body.
- Starring:
- Anton Yelchin, Robert Downey Jr.
- Director:
- Jon Poll
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 98
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Thumbsucker
(2005) (R)
More Teen Debating
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More Teen Debating
Thumbsucker (2005)
Thumbsucker is a Close match for Rocket Science
- Synopsis:
- A moody teenager who deals with stress by sucking his thumb finds that his life changes drastically when he starts taking medicine for ADD. Strong performances make this quirky indie dramedy a standout.
- Starring:
- Lou Taylor Pucci, Tilda Swinton
- Director:
- Mike Mills
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 95
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Charlie Bartlett
(2007) (R)
As Deadpan
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Charlie Bartlett (2007)
Charlie Bartlett is a Close match for Rocket Science
- Synopsis:
- Awkward teenager Charlie Bartlett (Anton Yelchin) has trouble fitting in at a new high school. Charlie needs some friends fast, and decides that the best way to find them is to appoint himself the resident psychiatrist. He becomes one of the most popular guys in school by doling out advice and, occasionally, medication, to the student body.
- Starring:
- Anton Yelchin, Robert Downey Jr.
- Director:
- Jon Poll
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 98
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Napoleon Dynamite
(2004) (PG)
Even Quirkier
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Even Quirkier
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
Napoleon Dynamite is a Close match for Rocket Science
- Synopsis:
- Quirky, retro-styled hit indie comedy about a high-school outcast and his eccentric friends and family. Helping a fellow misfit run for class president, Napoleon develops his own special skills.
- Starring:
- Jon Heder, Jon Gries
- Director:
- Jared Hess
- Rated:
- PG
- Runtime:
- 86
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Rushmore
(1999) (R)
More Idiosyncratic
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More Idiosyncratic
Rushmore (1999)
Rushmore is a Close match for Rocket Science
- Synopsis:
- Hilarious, unusual private-school comedy about an ambitious misfit who takes on too many extracurricular activities, feels more comfortable with adults than with his classmates, and falls in love with a teacher.
- Starring:
- Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray
- Director:
- Wes Anderson
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 93
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Juno
(2007) (PG-13)
As Offbeat
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As Offbeat
Juno (2007)
Juno is a Close match for Rocket Science
- Synopsis:
- Sweet, quirky dramedy about an offbeat, wisecracking high school junior who unexpectedly gets pregnant and decides to give the baby up for adoption. Heartfelt performances and a hyper-literate script.
- Starring:
- Ellen Page, Michael Cera
- Director:
- Jason Reitman
- Rated:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 96
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Little Miss Sunshine
(2006) (R)
Wider Scope
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Wider Scope
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
Little Miss Sunshine is a Creative match for Rocket Science
- Synopsis:
- Quirky ensemble comedy about a dysfunctional family's troubled road trip to support their youngest member's dream of winning an interstate beauty pageant. Arkin won an Oscar for his supporting performance.
- Starring:
- Greg Kinnear, Steve Carell
- Director:
- Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 102
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Starter for 10
(2007) (PG-13)
Less Offbeat
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Less Offbeat
Starter for 10 (2007)
Starter for 10 is a Creative match for Rocket Science
- Synopsis:
- A blue-collar lad finds class divisions still count when he attends a prestigious university, even as he falls in love and fulfills his ambition to compete on a TV college quiz show in this amiable dramedy.
- Starring:
- James McAvoy, Alice Eve
- Director:
- Tom Vaughan
- Rated:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 96
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My Bodyguard
(1980) (PG)
More Dramatic
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More Dramatic
My Bodyguard (1980)
My Bodyguard is a Creative match for Rocket Science
- Synopsis:
- A shrimpy Chicago teen (Chris Makepeace) hires a big, brooding classmate (Adam Baldwin) to protect him from bullies.
- Starring:
- Chris Makepeace, Adam Baldwin
- Director:
- Tony Bill
- Rated:
- PG
- Runtime:
- 98
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Lucas
(1986) (PG-13)
Similar Misfit Hero
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Similar Misfit Hero
Lucas (1986)
Lucas is a Creative match for Rocket Science
- Synopsis:
- School bullies pick on a scrawny 14-year-old (Corey Haim) in front of his 16-year-old summer dream-girl (Kerri Green).
- Starring:
- Corey Haim, Kerri Green
- Director:
- David Seltzer
- Rated:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 100
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Gregory's Girl
(1982) (PG)
As Geeky Hero
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As Geeky Hero
Gregory's Girl (1982)
Gregory's Girl is a Creative match for Rocket Science
- Synopsis:
- Utterly charming romantic comedy about a gangly Scottish lad who falls for a talented girl who plays with him on the school soccer team. Effortlessly blends knowing coming-of-age story with quirky humor.
- Starring:
- Gordon John Sinclair, Dee Hepburn
- Director:
- Bill Forsyth
- Rated:
- PG
- Runtime:
- 90
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The Breakfast Club
(1985) (R)
More Mainstream
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More Mainstream
The Breakfast Club (1985)
The Breakfast Club is a Creative match for Rocket Science
- Synopsis:
- Bittersweet John Hughes high school dramedy about five very different students who unexpectedly bond during a long Saturday detention. Still affecting, with terrific performances from '80s teen stars.
- Starring:
- Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald
- Director:
- John Hughes
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 97
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Better Off Dead
(1985) (PG)
Broader Humor
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Broader Humor
Better Off Dead (1985)
Better Off Dead is a Creative match for Rocket Science
- Synopsis:
- Quirky, surreal 1980s cult comedy about a lovelorn teen who futilely tries to kill himself after a painful breakup, then falls for a pretty French exchange student. Memorable early role for Cusack.
- Starring:
- John Cusack, Diane Franklin
- Director:
- Savage Steve Holland
- Rated:
- PG
- Runtime:
- 98
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Valley Girl
(1983) (R)
More Romance
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More Romance
Valley Girl (1983)
Valley Girl is a Creative match for Rocket Science
- Synopsis:
- A California girl (Deborah Foreman) with a regional dialect falls totally for a punk rocker (Nicolas Cage).
- Starring:
- Nicolas Cage, Deborah Foreman
- Director:
- Martha Coolidge
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 95
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Say Anything
(1989) (PG-13)
More Romantic
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More Romantic
Say Anything (1989)
Say Anything is a Creative match for Rocket Science
- Synopsis:
- Much-loved 1980s romantic dramedy about an offbeat teen who goes after the girl of his dreams during the summer after graduation. Iconic boom box scene helped turn John Cusack into a heartthrob.
- Starring:
- John Cusack, Ione Skye
- Director:
- Cameron Crowe
- Rated:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 100
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Rock 'n' Roll High School
(1979) (PG)
More Outlandish
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More Outlandish
Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979)
Rock 'n' Roll High School is a Creative match for Rocket Science
- Synopsis:
- Cult favorite about rebellious teens who, when forced with censorship of their beloved rock music, take over their high school with the help of rock group The Ramones.
- Starring:
- P.J. Soles, Vincent Van Patten
- Director:
- Allan Arkush, Jerry Zucker
- Rated:
- PG
- Runtime:
- 93
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Son of Rambow
(2007) (PG-13)
Younger Kids
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Younger Kids
Son of Rambow (2007)
Son of Rambow is a Creative match for Rocket Science
- Synopsis:
- In 1980s England, schoolboys Will Proudfoot (Bill Milner) and Lee Carter (Will Poulter) meet by chance in a hallway. Though the boys are polar opposites, Lee asks Will to help him make a homemade action movie, inspired by Sylvester Stallone's hit, ``Rambo: First Blood.'' Will, who lives in a strict religious environment, is only too happy to oblige his new friend.
- Starring:
- Bill Milner, Will Poulter
- Director:
- Garth Jennings
- Rated:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 95
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Lord Love a Duck
(1966) (NR)
Darker Humor
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Darker Humor
Lord Love a Duck (1966)
Lord Love a Duck is a Creative match for Rocket Science
- Synopsis:
- A California high-school genius (Roddy McDowall) works magic for a blonde (Tuesday Weld) who wants cashmere and affection.
- Starring:
- Roddy McDowall, Tuesday Weld
- Director:
- George Axelrod
- Rated:
- NR
- Runtime:
- 95
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Permanent Record
(1988) (PG-13)
More Downbeat
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More Downbeat
Permanent Record (1988)
Permanent Record is a Creative match for Rocket Science
- Synopsis:
- Heartfelt teen movie about a popular high-school student who commits suicide and leaves his friends reeling with unanswered questions.
- Starring:
- Alan Boyce, Keanu Reeves
- Director:
- Marisa Silver
- Rated:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 91
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American Teen
(2008) (PG-13)
Real Teens
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Real Teens
American Teen (2008)
American Teen is a Wild Card match for Rocket Science
- Synopsis:
- Four high-school seniors navigate their way through the ups and downs of life in their small Indiana town. Hannah is bright and pretty, but a misfit who wants to move to California after graduation. Colin, a basketball player, feels intense pressure to make his town and family proud and earn a sports scholarship. Jake is painfully shy in a group. Megan is smart, pretty and wealthy, and rules the roost at school. Popular Mitch risks his social status to date Hannah.
- Starring:
- Hannah Bailey, Colin Clemens
- Director:
- Nanette Burstein
- Rated:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 100
