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The School of Rock (2003)

โ€œHe just landed the gig of his life: 5th grade.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 6,410 votes 1h 50m pg-13 ComedyFamilyMusic

#36 of 156 films from 2003 #651 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Richard Linklater ยท Written by Mike White

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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 schoolโ€™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.

Cast

Jack Blackas Dewey Finn
Joan Cusackas Rosalie Mullins
Mike Whiteas Ned Schneebly
Sarah Silvermanas Patty Di Marco
Miranda Cosgroveas Summer Hathaway
Joey Gaydos Jr.as Zack
Kevin Alexander Clarkas Freddy Jones
Rivkah Reyesas Katie
Robert Tsaias Lawrence
Maryam Hassanas Tomika
Aleisha Allenas Alicia
Caitlin Haleas Marta
Brian Faldutoas Billy
Z Infanteas Gordon

Facts

Release dateOctober 3, 2003
Runtime110 min (1h 50m) โ€” about the same as the 2003 average of 107 min
GenresComedy, Family, Music
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$131,098,967 (3.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0332379

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Questions

How long is The School of Rock?
The School of Rock runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is The School of Rock worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 6,410 votes, which places it #36 of 156 films released in 2003 in this index (top 78%) and #651 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The School of Rock?
The School of Rock was directed by Richard Linklater. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Before Sunrise (1995), Before Sunset (2004), Waking Life (2001).
Who stars in The School of Rock?
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.
What is The School of Rock rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The School of Rock?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3403.

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