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The School of Rock (2003)

PG_13 108 min  -  Comedy | Music  -   3 October 2003 (USA)
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A wannabe rock star in need of cash poses as a substitute teacher at a prep school, and tries to turn his class into a rock band.

Writer:

Mike White
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jack Black ...
Adam Pascal ...
Lucas Papaelias ...
Chris Stack ...
Sarah Silverman ...
Mike White ...
Lucas Babin ...
Joan Cusack ...
Jordan-Claire Green ...
Veronica Afflerbach Veronica Afflerbach ...
Miranda Cosgrove ...
Joey Gaydos Jr. Joey Gaydos Jr. ...
Robert Tsai Robert Tsai ...
Angelo Massagli Angelo Massagli ...
Kevin Alexander Clark ...
Fred (as Kevin Clark)
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Storyline

Down and out rock star Dewey Finn gets fired from his band, and he faces a mountain of debts and depression. He takes a job as a 4th grade substitute teacher at an uptight private school where his attitude and hijinx have a powerful effect on his students. He also meets Zack, a 10-year-old guitar prodigy, who could help Dewey win a "battle of the bands" competition, which would solve his financial problems and put him back in the spotlight. Written by Anonymous  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Band | Teacher | Substitute Teacher | Class | Guitar  | See more »

Taglines:

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

Genres:

Comedy | Music

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some rude humor and drug references See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

School of Rock See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$19,622,714 (USA) (5 October 2003) (2614 Screens)

Gross:

$81,257,845 (USA) (29 February 2004)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Although the children in the film are supposed to all be the same age, the child actors ranged in age from Kevin Alexander Clark, who was nearly 15 by the time of the film's release, to Miranda Cosgrove, who has just turned 10 by the time of the film's release. See more »

Goofs

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): Towards the beginning of the movie, Summer clearly states that her parents pay 15,000 dollars a year for her tuition. When the angry parents confront Principal Mullins after parent night, Summer's mother shouts numerous times "I do not pay 15,000 dollars a month for my child...". See more »

Quotes

Mrs. Lemmons: Would you care to join us, Mr Schneebly
Dewey Finn: Yeah
Mrs. Lemmons: Did I say that correctly? "Schneebly"
Dewey Finn: Actually it's "Schnayblay"
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Crazy Credits

Near the end of the credits, the song includes the lyrics:
The movie is over
but we're still on screen
Everybody's rocking
And we came from Horace Green See more »


Soundtracks

"Highway To Hell"
by Ronald Belford Scott, Angus Young & Malcolm Young See more »