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School of Rock

  • 2003
  • PG-13
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
362K
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POPULARITY
837
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Aleisha Allen, Jack Black, Kevin Alexander Clark, Miranda Cosgrove, Joey Gaydos Jr., Maryam Hassan, Rivkah Reyes, Caitlin Hale, and Robert Tsai in School of Rock (2003)
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After being kicked out of his rock band, Dewey Finn becomes a substitute teacher at an uptight elementary private school, only to try and turn his class into a rock band.After being kicked out of his rock band, Dewey Finn becomes a substitute teacher at an uptight elementary private school, only to try and turn his class into a rock band.After being kicked out of his rock band, Dewey Finn becomes a substitute teacher at an uptight elementary private school, only to try and turn his class into a rock band.

  • Director
    • Richard Linklater
  • Writer
    • Mike White
  • Stars
    • Jack Black
    • Mike White
    • Joan Cusack
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    362K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    837
    343
    • Director
      • Richard Linklater
    • Writer
      • Mike White
    • Stars
      • Jack Black
      • Mike White
      • Joan Cusack
    • 633User reviews
    • 139Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 24 nominations total

    Videos4

    The School of Rock
    Trailer 2:36
    The School of Rock
    What to Watch When You Want to Rock Out and Laugh
    Clip 1:08
    What to Watch When You Want to Rock Out and Laugh
    What to Watch When You Want to Rock Out and Laugh
    Clip 1:08
    What to Watch When You Want to Rock Out and Laugh
    Head Back to School With These Classic Movies and TV Shows
    Interview 3:06
    Head Back to School With These Classic Movies and TV Shows
    What Roles Was Jack Black Considered For?
    Video 2:37
    What Roles Was Jack Black Considered For?

    Photos160

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    Top Cast82

    Jack Black
    Jack Black
    • Dewey Finn
    Mike White
    Mike White
    • Ned Schneebly
    Joan Cusack
    Joan Cusack
    • Rosalie Mullins
    Adam Pascal
    Adam Pascal
    • Theo
    Lucas Papaelias
    Lucas Papaelias
    • Neil
    Chris Stack
    Chris Stack
    • Doug
    Sarah Silverman
    Sarah Silverman
    • Patty Di Marco
    Lucas Babin
    Lucas Babin
    • Spider
    Jordan-Claire Green
    Jordan-Claire Green
    • Michelle
    Veronica Afflerbach
    • Eleni
    Miranda Cosgrove
    Miranda Cosgrove
    • Summer Hathaway
    Joey Gaydos Jr.
    Joey Gaydos Jr.
    • Zack
    Robert Tsai
    Robert Tsai
    • Lawrence
    Angelo Massagli
    Angelo Massagli
    • Frankie
    Kevin Alexander Clark
    Kevin Alexander Clark
    • Freddy Jones
    • (as Kevin Clark)
    Maryam Hassan
    Maryam Hassan
    • Tomika
    Caitlin Hale
    Caitlin Hale
    • Marta
    Cole Hawkins
    • Leonard
    • Director
      • Richard Linklater
    • Writer
      • Mike White
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews633

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    Music

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Early in filming, an insecure Robert Tsai approached director Richard Linklater and tried to talk him out of letting him be in the movie because he felt he wasn't right for the role. Linklater responded that it was his very insecurity that made him exactly right for the role, and kept him in. Fittingly, Tsai's character, Lawrence, has a very similar conversation with Dewey Finn (Mr. S) about not feeling right for his role in the band.
    • Goofs
      When they are playing Zack's song for the first time. The drummer Freddy and bass player Katie have scene costumes, but in the next clip, they are back in their school uniforms.

      -There was a fade to indicate time passing. They probably started practicing and then once Dewey had figured out the parts, they did a second rehearsal. You can also see the girls who sing backups standing when they were initially sitting.
    • Quotes
      • Dewey Finn: Now, what makes you mad more than anything in the world?
      • [sees Billy who has his hand raised]
      • Dewey Finn: Billy?
      • Billy: You!
      • Dewey Finn: Billy, we've already told me off. Let's move on.
      • Billy: You're tacky and I hate you!
      • Dewey Finn: Okay, you see me after class!
    • Crazy credits
      The "School of Rock" band jams through the closing credits.
    • Alternate versions
      In the theatrical version of the movie, the performance by School of Rock during the ending credits is changed. Originally, after several solos, Dewey tells Katie she does not get one, as bassists don't get solos and that's just how it works. This was changed for the DVD and TV versions: Dewey does not tell Katie that bassists don't get solos and she does not assume she gets one anyhow.
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Conan O'Brien: Jack Black/Christopher Walken/Staind (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Fight
      Written by Warren Fitzgerald and Mike White
      Performed by No Vacancy
      Produced by George Drakoulias

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    FAQ1

    • Were Dewey and Ned siblings or just friends?

    Details

    • Release date
      • October 3, 2003 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Escuela de rock
    • Filming locations
      • Buckley Country Day School - 2 I.U. Willets Road, Herricks, Long Island, New York, USA(school interiors)
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Scott Rudin Productions
      • Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP)
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $81,261,177
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,622,714
      • Oct 5, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $131,098,967
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 49m(109 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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