×
- Underworld (2003)
- Underworld: Blood Wars (2016)
- Underworld: Evolution (2006)
- Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009)
- Underworld: Awakening (2012)
- Back to the Future (1985)
- Back to the Future Part II (1989)
- Back to the Future Part III (1990)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin
5/10
CMDB Score
–/10
User Score
Tap to rate this movie
0
Fandom Reactions
Join the conversation ↓
How do you feel about The Rocketeer?
Overview
The Rocketeer Storyline
The Rocketeer follows stunt pilot Cliff Secord, who discovers a stolen experimental jet pack that allows him to fly. As gangsters, Nazis and the FBI all race to claim the device, Cliff becomes an unlikely hero soaring above 1930s Hollywood. Based on Dave Stevens’ comic book creation, the film blends pulp adventure, old-school heroics and classic Disney charm. The Rocketeer is a IDW Publishing screen adaptation from 1991, sitting in the wider Comic Movie DB archive as one of the movie entries that helps connect page-to-screen storytelling beyond the obvious cape-and-cowl crowd. The page is especially useful for readers tracking the people involved, with Alan Arkin, Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Sorvino, Timothy Dalton among the main names connected to the project. Behind the camera, Joe Johnston gives the adaptation its shape, helping define whether it leans more into spectacle, character drama, genre thrills or straight-up comic-book chaos. We have rated this 5 out of 10, which makes it a worthwhile entry to revisit when comparing how well comic properties translate across different studios, eras and audience expectations. For SEO and fan discovery, it belongs here because it adds context to the bigger comic movie timeline: not every adaptation has to be perfect, but each one says something about the genre, the audience it was chasing and the kind of stories studios believed could work on screen.
Director
Joe Johnston
Released
21/06/1991
Runtime
1 hr 38 min
Genres
Comic Book
action
adventure
Rated
12
Studio
Array
Universe
IDW Publishing
Updated
12 May 2026
Where to Watch
Who's In It
Cast of The Rocketeer
Watch
Trailer & Media
Expert Review
The Rocketeer Review 5/10
We have rated this 5 out of 10. The Rocketeer feels like a love letter to adventure serials and old-school comic heroes. Billy Campbell brings genuine sincerity to Cliff, while Timothy Dalton clearly enjoys every second as the villainous Neville Sinclair. The art-deco style and flying sequences still hold up beautifully, and the whole film has that warm Spielberg-era blockbuster energy. It deserved to be a much bigger franchise and remains one of Disney’s most underrated comic adaptations.
Did You Know?
- The Rocketeer is based on Dave Stevens’ comic book character.
- Billy Campbell stars as Cliff Secord.
- Jennifer Connelly plays Jenny Blake.
- The film was released in 1991.
- Joe Johnston directed the movie before later making Captain America: The First Avenger.
- Timothy Dalton plays Neville Sinclair.
- The film uses strong 1930s pulp adventure influences.
- The jet pack design became instantly iconic.
- It later developed a major cult following.
- Many fans still want a legacy sequel.
Fans
Community Reactions
Fan Art & Cosplay
Cosplay Corner
Be the first to submit cosplay for The Rocketeer!
Show the CMDB community your best look. Fan photos, convention shots and cosplay all welcome.
Latest
Related News
×
![Gallery image]()
Comic News
Comic Movie News & TV Series For Fans, By Fans.
Get your fix on all comic movie trends, updates, but no movie leaks, we aim to post the right news without major spoilers.
Jun 23, 2026 · 1 month ago
Lauren Saliu Is She-Ra In Masters of the Universe Post-Credits Scene – What Does It Mean For The Future?
Jun 19, 2026 · 1 month ago
Supergirl Premiere London 2026
Jun 3, 2026 · 2 months ago
Masters of the Universe Post-Credits Scene Explained
Jun 2, 2026 · 2 months ago
Sony invited us to attend a private screening of Masters of the Universe
Comic Book News
- 15 Comic Book Movies And Series We Still Want To See After Secret Wars
- Lauren Saliu Is She-Ra In Masters of the Universe Post-Credits Scene – What Does It Mean For The Future?
- Supergirl Premiere London 2026
- Masters of the Universe Post-Credits Scene Explained
- Sony invited us to attend a private screening of Masters of the Universe
- Toy Story 5 London Premiere: Celebrating 30 Years of Pixar Magic
- Sebastian Stan Confirms Harvey Dent Role in The Batman: Part Two as Filming Begins in Liverpool
- A Weekend at MCM Comic Con London May 2026
- Ahsoka Season 2 Confirmed for Early 2027 – Everything We Know So Far
- Vision Quest Release Date Confirmed for October 14 – Everything We Know About Marvel’s New Disney+ Series
- The Mandalorian & Grogu London Premiere Brings Star Wars Magic to the UK
- Comic Con Liverpool May 2026
- Warner Bros Unveils Major Upcoming Slate at CinemaCon 2026
Comic Book Movies
- Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013)
- The Twilight Saga: New Moon
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
- The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
- The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
- The Matrix Revolutions (2003)
- The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1
- The Matrix Resurrections
- The Golden Compass
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
- The Spiderwick Chronicles
Blue Tower, Blue,
Media City Uk, Salford Quays,
Manchester. M50 2ST
Copyright 2026 Comic Movie Database - Stepholt Ltd Registered in England and Wales - Company Number: 17283481
Website By Stepholt