
Rocket Science
A 15-year-old boy with a stutter joins his school's debate team in a bold attempt to conquer his fear of speaking, navigating the high-stakes world of competitive speech and the challenges of growing up.
“Life is easier done than said.”
Synopsis
Hal is a 15-year-old high school student who experiences a minor but socially isolating and physically uncomfortable disability: he stutters uncontrollably. In an effort to address the issue, Hal chooses an intense approach—he joins the school debating team. This decision thrusts him into fast-paced speech competitions and provides a significant opportunity for progress in overcoming his challenge.
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Edited by Yana GorskayaShot by Jo WillemsScored by Eef BarzelayDesigned by Rick Butler
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Cast & Crew
45 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Reece Thompson
as Hal Hefner
Nicholas D Agosto
as Ben Wekselbaum
Anna Kendrick
as Ginny Ryerson
Margo Martindale
as Coach Lumbly
Utkarsh Ambudkar
as Ram
Candace Hammer
as Townsend Prep Debater
Jonah Hill
as Junior Philosopher
Denis O Hare
as Doyle Hefner
Vincent Piazza
as Earl Hefner
Aaron Yoo
as Heston
Lisbeth Bartlett
as Juliet Hefner
Virginia House
as English Teacher
Supporting cast
23Marilyn Yoblick
as Plainsboro Lunch Lady
Maury Ginsberg
as Mr. Lewinsky
Emily Ginnona
as Honoria
Dionne Audain
as Abraham Lincoln
Dan De Luca
as Stephen Douglas
Michael Kusnir
as Flemming
Steve Park
as Judge Pete
John Patrick Barry
as Gym Teacher
Josh Kay
as Lewis Garrles
Jane Beard
as Fern Garries
Herb Merrick
as Lewis's Dad
Carol Florence
as connie Ryerson
Betsy Hogg
as Crystal Hamish-Steinberg
Brandon Thane Wilson
as Philip
David Deboy
as Frank Ryerson
Andrew Collie
as Hazlet Timer
Susan Duvall
as Hazlet Lunch Lady
Elisabeth Noone
as Hazlet Coach
Jeanette Brox
as Townsend Prep Bad Girl
Roland Gomez
as Luis
Lee Sellars
as New Jersey Debate Official
Joel Marsh Garland
as Pizza Server
Dan Cashman
as Narrator (voice)
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2Other crew
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