Rockaway (2017): Cast & Plot
Rockaway is a 2017 adventure drama directed by John J. Budion, starring Keidrich Sellati as Young Anthony, Frankie J. Alvarez and Maxwell Apple. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- John J. Budion
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Life Now, Life Then
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rockaway About?
The premise of Rockaway without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Inspired by true events, a man recounts the summer of ’94, when he and his brother plotted revenge against their abusive father.
Rockaway Themes & Keywords
· 27 tags- revenge
- abusive father
- male wearing shorts
- child abuse
- young boy
- boy riding a bicycle
- playing basketball
- death of brother
- swearing
- brother brother relationship
- father son relationship
- bicycle
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- house fire
- 1994
- cursing
- two riding bicycle
- new york knicks
- death of a friend
- flipping the bird
- f word
- mother son relationship
- flashback
- death of a child
- dream
- reference to john starks
- boy
- spousal abuse
Rockaway Cast & Characters
Keidrich Sellati leads the cast as Young Anthony, with Frankie J. Alvarez as Older John and Maxwell Apple as Young John. Directed by John J. Budion; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director John J. Budion
- Keidrich Sellati as Young Anthony
- Frankie J. Alvarez as Older John
- Maxwell Apple as Young John
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Wass Stevens as Dad
Also Starring in Rockaway
· 19 more- Marjan Neshat Mom
- Drew Powell Sal Jr.
- Luke Guldan Older Billy
- James DiGiacomo Young Dom
- Harrison Wittmeyer Young Billy
- Nicholas J. Coleman Older Brian
- Tanner Flood Young Brian
- Colin Critchley Young Sal
- Christy Escobar Ali
- Dan Puck Country Club Official
- Nolan Lyons Bradley
- Kendall Lloyd Older Dom
- Sophia Rose Gina
- Samantha Cocozza High School Student
- Lukas Gilkison-Parrish Brian's Son 'Anthony'
- Isabelle Kornblau Rollerblader
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- Irfan Taqi Wealthy Tennis Player
- Jon Vane Tennis Player
- Michael Iacono Baseball Player
Rockaway Plot Summary
What happens in Rockaway from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Anthony [Keidrich Sellati] and John [Maxwell Apple] grow up in a troubled home, enduring years of abuse at the hands of their father [Wass Stevens]. Their mother [Marjan Neshat] also bears the scars of the violence. The two brothers form a deep, protective bond as they navigate a harsh world, clinging to small acts of kindness and shared hopes.
At a neighborhood basketball court, they befriend Sal [Drew Powell], Billy [Harrison Wittmeyer], Dom [James DiGiacomo], and Brian [Tanner Flood], and the five friends spend long afternoons playing baseball and dreaming beyond the shadows of their street. John’s fixation with Knicks star John Starks becomes a familiar touchstone for the group.
Full summary
The whole story of Rockaway, scene by scene
Rockaway Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Rockaway.
How Well Do You Know Rockaway?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What sport do Anthony, John, and their friends frequently play together?
Rockaway Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Life Now” and “Life Then”.
- Also known as
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- Life Now
- Life Then
- Рокауей
- 洛克威
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Rockaway FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Rockaway, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rockaway?
Rockaway runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Rockaway released?
Rockaway was released on August 2, 2017.
Who directed Rockaway?
Rockaway was directed by John J. Budion.
Who is in the cast of Rockaway?
Rockaway stars Keidrich Sellati as Young Anthony, Frankie J. Alvarez as Older John and Maxwell Apple as Young John, among 23 credited actors.
Does Rockaway have a post-credit scene?
No. Rockaway has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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