The School of Rock (2003)

He just landed the gig of his life: 5th grade.

The School of Rock (2003) poster

Fired from his band and hard up for cash, guitarist and vocalist Dewey Finn finagles his way into a job as a fifth-grade substitute teacher at a private school, where he secretly begins teaching his straight-A students the finer points of rock 'n' roll and the power of sticking it to the man. But as the school’s stern principal closes in and the Battle of the Bands looms, Dewey must risk everything to prove that rock 'n' roll can change lives.

Director: Richard Linklater
Genre: Comedy, Family, Music
Runtime: 110 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Craig Wedren
Cinematography: Rogier Stoffers
Editing: Sandra Adair
Production: Paramount Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $35M
Box Office: $131M
Original Language: en

Themes

Rock Music and Stage, High School Comedy and Growing Pains, High School Pranks and Graduation Excitement, Heavy Metal and Loud Stage, High School Reunion and Comedy

Keywords

high school, rock 'n' roll, musician, music competition, substitute teacher, teacher, rock music, contest, rock band, rock concert

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The School of Rock about?
Fired from his band and hard up for cash, guitarist and vocalist Dewey Finn finagles his way into a job as a fifth-grade substitute teacher at a private school, where he secretly begins teaching his straight-A students the finer points of rock 'n' roll and the power of sticking it to the man. But as the school’s stern principal closes in and the Battle of the Bands looms, Dewey must risk everything to prove that rock 'n' roll can change lives.
Who directed The School of Rock?
The School of Rock was directed by Richard Linklater.
Who stars in The School of Rock?
The School of Rock stars Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White, Sarah Silverman, Miranda Cosgrove, Joey Gaydos Jr..
How long is The School of Rock?
The School of Rock has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is The School of Rock?
The School of Rock is a Comedy, Family, Music film.
What is the budget of The School of Rock?
The School of Rock had a budget of $35M.
How much did The School of Rock gross?
The School of Rock grossed $131M worldwide.
Where was The School of Rock produced?
The School of Rock was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The School of Rock?
The themes of The School of Rock include: Rock Music and Stage, High School Comedy and Growing Pains, High School Pranks and Graduation Excitement, Heavy Metal and Loud Stage, High School Reunion and Comedy.