The School of Rock

He just landed the gig of his life: 5th grade.

7.120031h 50m
PG-13
Released
Comedy
Family
Music

Overview

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.

StatusReleased
Release Date2003-10-03
Runtime1h 50m
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Budget$35,000,000
Revenue$131,098,967

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Official Classic Trailer

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Reviews

2
J

John Chard

Jun 15, 2014

8.5/10

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

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daisyrowley

Jul 30, 2018

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 upt

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