Rock Star(2001)
The story of a wanna be who got to be.
Rock Star Synopsis
A wannabe rock star who fronts a Pennsylvania-based tribute band is devastated when his bandmates kick him out of the group he founded. Things begin to look up for Izzy when he is asked to join Steel Dragon, the heavy metal rockers he had been imitating for so long. This film is loosely based on the true story of the band Judas Priest.
Rock Star (2001) is a music, drama and comedy film directed by Stephen Herek, released on September 4, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Mark Wahlberg, Jennifer Aniston, Dominic West and Jason Bonham. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 835 ratings.
- Director:
- Stephen Herek
- Writers:
- John Stockwell
- Producers:
- Toby Jaffe, Robert Lawrence
- Cinematographer:
- Ueli Steiger
- Composer:
- Trevor Rabin
- Production:
- Metal Productions Inc., Bel Air Entertainment, Maysville Pictures, Robert Lawrence Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $57,000,000
- Revenue:
- $19,334,145
- Status:
- Released
Rock Star (2001) Trailer
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Rock Star Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mark Wahlberg
as Chris 'Izzy' Cole
Jennifer Aniston
as Emily Poule
Dominic West
as Kirk Cuddy
Jason Bonham
as A.C.
Jeff Pilson
as Jorgen
Zakk Wylde
as Ghode
Timothy Spall
as Mats, Steel Dragon Road Manager
Blas Elias
as Donny Johnson
Nick Catanese
as Xander Cummins
Brian Vander Ark
as Ricki Bell
Timothy Olyphant
as Rob Malcolm
Dagmara Dominczyk
as Tania Asher, Steel Dragon PR
Key crew
Directed by Stephen Herek, written by John Stockwell, produced by Toby Jaffe and Robert Lawrence.
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Rock Star Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 835 ratings.
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Rock Star – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rock Star online?
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Rock Star (2001) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rock Star?
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The main cast of Rock Star (2001) includes Mark Wahlberg, Jennifer Aniston, Dominic West, Jason Bonham and Jeff Pilson. The film was directed by Stephen Herek. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rock Star released?
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Rock Star was released on September 4, 2001 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Rock Star worth watching?
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Rock Star (2001) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 835 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rock Star?
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Yes. The official Rock Star trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.