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Rocket Gibraltar (1988)

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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 (in a terrific pre-star performance). To the kids, Lancaster reveals what he really wants as a birthday present: an old-fashioned Viking funeral! From this point on, the ending of Rocket Gibraltar is a

PG, 1 hr. 39 min.

Drama, Comedy

Amos Poe

Sep 16, 2003

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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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.

August 31, 2005 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Unusual, worthwhile and emotionally affecting film.

July 9, 2003 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | Comment
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Audience Reviews for Rocket Gibraltar

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 wish.

September 9, 2009
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jay nixon

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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 (barely out of diapers). Bert played the

February 4, 2009
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Bruce Bruce

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