Rotten Tomatoes gives the film 84% from 111 critic reviews, with an average score of 6.93/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Though Rocket Science appears to be a typically quirky indie, the well-rounded performances and director Jeffrey Blitz's clear affection for his characters gives the film its proper human spark."
Rotten Tomatoes gives the film 84% from 111 critic reviews, with an average score of 6.93/10. The website's critics consensus states, "Although Rocket Science appears to be a conventionally offbeat indie, the well-rounded performances and director Jeffrey Blitz's evident fondness for his characters imbue the film with its authentic human essence."