He just landed the gig of his life: 5th grade.
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.
The School of Rock (2003) is a comedy, family and music film directed by Richard Linklater, released on October 3, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White and Sarah Silverman. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 6,357 ratings.
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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
Directed by Richard Linklater, written by Mike White, produced by Scott Rudin.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 6,357 ratings.
You are not hardcore unless you live hardcore. The perfect vehicle for Jack Black, a film to show that given the right material he’s a bona fide comedic actor of some worth. Plot has Black as Dewey Finn, a wastrel musician who has no job prospects and who spends his time mooching off of his best mate Ned Sheebly (Mike White). When Dewey is fired from his rock band he’s left in limbo and in danger of being homeless.…
Reviewed on June 15, 2014
Our family loved this movie. While the language is a little strong, compared to other movies that are rated the same, it is relatively mild. If your children like rock, it is a lot of fun. If you are a family who tolerates no swearing whatsoever, or if "kick some ass" would shock or offend you, then it's not for you. The overall message is that uptight kids use their skills to create a rock show, a slacker finds a…
Reviewed on July 30, 2018
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The main cast of The School of Rock (2003) includes Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White, Sarah Silverman and Miranda Cosgrove. The film was directed by Richard Linklater. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The School of Rock was released on October 3, 2003 and runs for 1h 50m.
The School of Rock (2003) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 6,357 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, family and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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