@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Rocket-bye Baby
A cosmic mix-up results in a Martian baby being delivered to Earth, while an Earth baby is sent to Mars. Joseph Wilbur and his wife try to raise the green-skinned, ingenious Martian tyke as if he were an Earthling. But the kid builds his own spaceship and flies away, and Wilbur must find him and bring him back, or he'll never be able to make an exchange with the Martian parents for his own boy.
Quick Stats
6.7
TMDB Rating
21
Votes
7m
Runtime
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Budget
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Key Crew
DirectorChuck Jones
WriterMichael Maltese
ComposerMilt Franklyn
EditorTreg Brown
Produced by
Warner Bros. PicturesWarner Bros. Cartoons
Where to Watch
No streaming information available for Rocket-bye Baby yet.
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Daws Butler
Narrator / Joe Wilbur / Capt. Schmideo / Lecturer (voice) (uncredited)
June Foray
Hospital P.A. / Martha Wilbur / Old Lady (voice) (uncredited)
