The Rocker(2008)
Opportunity rocks.
The Rocker Synopsis
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.
The Rocker (2008) is a comedy and music film directed by Peter Cattaneo, released on August 20, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Rainn Wilson, Christina Applegate, Teddy Geiger and Josh Gad. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 651 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Cattaneo
- Writers:
- Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky, Ryan Jaffe
- Producers:
- Shawn Levy
- Cinematographer:
- Anthony B. Richmond
- Composer:
- Chad Fischer
- Production:
- Fox Atomic, 21 Laps Entertainment
- Budget:
- $15,000,000
- Revenue:
- $8,762,890
- Status:
- Released
The Rocker (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Rocker before you stream it.
The Rocker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rainn Wilson
as Robert 'Fish' Fishman
Christina Applegate
as Kim
Teddy Geiger
as Curtis
Josh Gad
as Matt Gadman
Emma Stone
as Amelia
Jeff Garlin
as Stan
Jane Lynch
as Lisa
Jason Sudeikis
as David Marshall
Will Arnett
as Lex
Howard Hesseman
as Gator
Fred Armisen
as Kerr
Bradley Cooper
as Trash
Key crew
Directed by Peter Cattaneo, written by Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky and Ryan Jaffe, produced by Shawn Levy.
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The Rocker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 651 ratings.
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The Rocker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rocker online?
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The Rocker (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Rocker?
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The main cast of The Rocker (2008) includes Rainn Wilson, Christina Applegate, Teddy Geiger, Josh Gad and Emma Stone. The film was directed by Peter Cattaneo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rocker released?
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The Rocker was released on August 20, 2008 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Rocker worth watching?
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The Rocker (2008) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 651 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Rocker?
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Yes. The official The Rocker trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.