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Rocket Fuel (2022): Cast

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Rocket Fuel is a 2022 short film directed by Jessie Posthumus, starring Luxton Handspiker as E.J., Antonina Battrick and Abbey Jean Cowan. It runs 11 minutes.

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Rocket Fuel (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
11 min
Director
Jessie Posthumus
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rocket Fuel About?

The premise of Rocket Fuel without spoilers.

During a sweltering July day in a quiet town, three children gather cans and bottles in a weathered wagon they call "The Rocket." Their goal is to collect enough money to buy ice cream and enjoy a sweet treat. The simple task highlights the resourcefulness and innocent joys of childhood in a close-knit community.

Rocket Fuel Themes & Keywords

· 29 tags
  • tween girl
  • siblings relationship
  • stranger danger
  • bend down exposing cleavage
  • 12 year old girl
  • big sister kid sister relationship
  • big sister little brother relationship
  • collecting recyclables
  • aluminum can
  • collecting bottles
  • red wagon
  • canada
+17 more
  • short shorts
  • canadian flag
  • beer can
  • underage drinking
  • home construction
  • not trusting anyone
  • girl protagonist
  • cleavage
  • rabbit
  • sibling relationship
  • skipping rocks
  • throwing a rock
  • stolen property
  • climbing a tree
  • ice cream
  • ice cream in the face
  • sunset
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Cast & crew

Rocket Fuel Cast & Characters

Luxton Handspiker leads the cast as E.J., with Antonina Battrick as Lizzie and Abbey Jean Cowan as Nora. Directed by Jessie Posthumus.

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FAQ

Rocket Fuel FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Rocket Fuel, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rocket Fuel?

Rocket Fuel runs 11 minutes.

When was Rocket Fuel released?

Rocket Fuel was released on June 21, 2022.

Who directed Rocket Fuel?

Rocket Fuel was directed by Jessie Posthumus.

Who is in the cast of Rocket Fuel?

Rocket Fuel stars Luxton Handspiker as E.J., Antonina Battrick as Lizzie and Abbey Jean Cowan as Nora.

Does Rocket Fuel have a post-credit scene?

No. Rocket Fuel has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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