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The Rocker (2008)

Movie ★ 6.1 102 min

Comedy Music

In the 1980s, a drummer is abandoned by his band just before they become rock superstars. Twenty years later, the drummer sees his second chance at stardom arise when he is asked to perform with his teenage nephew's high school rock band.

Peter Cattaneo Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 20, 2008
Runtime
102 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$15.0M
Box office
$8.8M
IMDb
tt1031969
Language
Studio
Fox Atomic,

Themes

Cast

Rainn Wilson Rainn Wilson Robert 'Fish' Fishman Teddy Geiger Teddy Geiger Curtis Josh Gad Josh Gad Matt Gadman Emma Stone Emma Stone Amelia Christina Applegate Christina Applegate Kim Jeff Garlin Jeff Garlin Stan Jane Lynch Jane Lynch Lisa Jason Sudeikis Jason Sudeikis David Marshall Will Arnett Will Arnett Lex Howard Hesseman Howard Hesseman Gator Fred Armisen Fred Armisen Kerr Bradley Cooper Bradley Cooper Trash Lonny Ross Lonny Ross Sticks Jon Glaser Jon Glaser Billy Jane Krakowski Jane Krakowski Carol Samantha Weinstein Samantha Weinstein Violet Demetri Martin Demetri Martin Kip Aziz Ansari Aziz Ansari Aziz

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Rocker about?
In the 1980s, a drummer is abandoned by his band just before they become rock superstars. Twenty years later, the drummer sees his second chance at stardom arise when he is asked to perform with his teenage nephew's high school rock band.
Who directed The Rocker?
The Rocker was directed by Peter Cattaneo.
Who stars in The Rocker?
The Rocker stars Rainn Wilson, Teddy Geiger, Josh Gad, Emma Stone.
When was The Rocker released?
The Rocker is a 2008 comedy, music film.
Where can I watch The Rocker?
You can watch The Rocker with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.