Rocket's Red Glare poster
SCIENCE FICTION . 2000 . 1h 45m . 3.0/10

Rocket's Red Glare_

A troubled 17-year-old Todd Baker restores a Mercury Redstone rocket as a science project with the help of his ex-astronaut grandfather. When a NASA emergency leaves a space shuttle and its crew in danger, Todd's rocket is the only one ready for immediate launch.

Starring Robert Wagner, Marilu Henner, Ryan Merriman
3.0/10
Rating
1h 45m
Runtime
2000
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Rocket's Red Glare poster

A troubled 17-year-old Todd Baker restores a Mercury Redstone rocket as a science project with the help of his ex-astronaut grandfather. When a NASA emergency leaves a space shuttle and its crew in danger, Todd's rocket is the only one ready for immediate launch.

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Cast
Robert Wagner stars as Gus Baker in Rocket's Red Glare.
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Year context
Rocket's Red Glare was released 26 years ago in 2000.
Overview
A troubled 17-year-old Todd Baker restores a Mercury Redstone rocket as a science project with the help of his ex-astronaut grandfather. When a NASA emergenc...
Rocket's Red Glare is a Science Fiction, Drama, Family film with a runtime of 1h 45m.

CAST (20)

Robert Wagner
Robert Wagner
Gus Baker
Marilu Henner
Marilu Henner
Meg Baker
Ryan Merriman
Ryan Merriman
Todd Baker
Danielle Fishel
Danielle Fishel
Sarah Miller
John Finn
John Finn
Wyatt Claybourne
Matt Winston
Matt Winston
Mr. Lake
Bill Timoney
Bill Timoney
Pete Baker
Frederick Coffin
Frederick Coffin
Mitch Greer
DL
Duane Lamb
Col. Duane Lamb
Taryn Reif
Taryn Reif
Jen Karsten
BT
Brandon Tyler
Vic Henry
Cory Pendergast
Cory Pendergast
Jason Jones
Clayton Landey
Clayton Landey
Col. Vincenze
Joel Polis
Joel Polis
Col. Mitchell
AB
Alan Bean
Alan Bean
Gordon Cooper
Gordon Cooper
Gordon Cooper
MF
Manny Fernandez
Airforce Engineer
Doug McKeon
Doug McKeon
Flight Surgeon #2
KB
Kris Barcomb
LLC
KY
Kyon Yi
LCO

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Country
Rating
3.0/10 (2 votes)

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What is Rocket's Red Glare about?
A troubled 17-year-old Todd Baker restores a Mercury Redstone rocket as a science project with the help of his ex-astronaut grandfather. When a NASA emergency leaves a space shuttle and its crew in danger, Todd's rocket is the only one ready for immediate launch.
How long is Rocket's Red Glare?
Rocket's Red Glare has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in Rocket's Red Glare?
The cast of Rocket's Red Glare includes Robert Wagner, Marilu Henner, Ryan Merriman, Danielle Fishel, John Finn.
What is the rating of Rocket's Red Glare?
Rocket's Red Glare has a rating of 3.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (4)

Science Fiction Drama Family TV Movie
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