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The School of Rock (2003)

Movie ★ 7.1 110 min

Comedy Family Music

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.

Richard Linklater Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 3, 2003
Runtime
110 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$35.0M
Box office
$131.1M
IMDb
tt0332379
Language
Studio
, , MFP Munich Film Partners New Century GmbH & Co. SOR Productions KG

Themes

Cast

Jack Black Jack Black Dewey Finn Joan Cusack Joan Cusack Rosalie Mullins Mike White Mike White Ned Schneebly Sarah Silverman Sarah Silverman Patty Di Marco Miranda Cosgrove Miranda Cosgrove Summer Hathaway Joey Gaydos Jr. Joey Gaydos Jr. Zack Kevin Alexander Clark Kevin Alexander Clark Freddy Jones Rivkah Reyes Rivkah Reyes Katie Robert Tsai Robert Tsai Lawrence Maryam Hassan Maryam Hassan Tomika Aleisha Allen Aleisha Allen Alicia Caitlin Hale Caitlin Hale Marta Brian Falduto Brian Falduto Billy Z Infante Z Infante Gordon James Hosey James Hosey Marco Angelo Massagli Angelo Massagli Frankie Cole Hawkins Cole Hawkins Leonard Lee Wilkof Lee Wilkof Mr. Green

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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.
When was The School of Rock released?
The School of Rock is a 2003 comedy, family, music film.
Where can I watch The School of Rock?
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