The School of Rock(2003)
“He just landed the gig of his life: 5th grade.”
Overview
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
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$35M
Revenue
$131M
Cast
Jack Black
as Dewey Finn
Joan Cusack
as Rosalie Mullins
Mike White
as Ned Schneebly
Sarah Silverman
as Patty Di Marco
Miranda Cosgrove
as Summer Hathaway
Joey Gaydos Jr.
as Zack
Kevin Alexander Clark
as Freddy Jones
Rivkah Reyes
as Katie
Robert Tsai
as Lawrence
Maryam Hassan
as Tomika
Aleisha Allen
as Alicia
Caitlin Hale
as Marta
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2003
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$35M
Box Office
$131M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Scott Rudin Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The School of Rock?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The School of Rock (2003).
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 and released in 2003. It is a comedy, family, music film.
How long is The School of Rock?▼
The School of Rock has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in The School of Rock?▼
The cast of The School of Rock includes Jack Black as Dewey Finn, Joan Cusack as Rosalie Mullins, Mike White as Ned Schneebly, Sarah Silverman as Patty Di Marco, Miranda Cosgrove as Summer Hathaway and more.
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