Rocket Gibraltar

Rocket Gibraltar (1988)

  • 61% of users liked it
    (1,109 ratings)

On the occasion of wealthy patriarch Burt Lancaster's 77th birthday, his Long Island home is invaded by well-meaning family members. Lancaster is bored by the well-meaning interference of his grown children, but he thrives on the company of his grandchildren, especially 5-year-old Macaulay Culkin… More

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PG, 1 hr. 39 min.
Directed By
Daniel Petrie
Written By
Amos Poe
Genres
Drama, Comedy
In Theaters
Sep 2, 1988 Wide
On DVD
Sep 16, 2003
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    Passes for a sunny family value film that yearns for a simpler time when large extended families gathered together and made nice to each other.

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    Unusual, worthwhile and emotionally affecting film.

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  • jay n


    A little slow but touching story of the bond between a grandfather and his family. The cast is first rate but its Burt Lancaster who walks off with the film. In his last lead performance he offers a beautifully detailed and gentle performance of a man facing the end with only one… More

  • Bruce B


    I picked this up to watch because Suzy Amis was in it, and she played the part of a little sex starved couldn't get enough girl, she was even looking at her 13 year old nephew smiling, humm Suzy. Little did I know that it had Bert Lancaster, Kevin Spacey and McCauley Caulkin… More

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