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Overview
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Mike White (written by)
Release Date:
3 October 2003 (USA)
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Tagline:
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Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe.
Another 7 wins
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11 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(104 articles)
Brittany Murphy Belted Out Broadway Blues At The 2002 MTV Movie Awards
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Winter solstice, aka the shortest day of the year: Let's celebrate with Snooki and Shakira!
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Winter solstice, aka the shortest day of the year: Let's celebrate with Snooki and Shakira!
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Jumpin' Jack Black, It's a Gas, Gas, Gas
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jack Black | ... | Dewey Finn | |
| Adam Pascal | ... | Theo | |
| Lucas Papaelias | ... | Neil | |
| Chris Stack | ... | Doug | |
| Sarah Silverman | ... | Patty Di Marco | |
| Mike White | ... | Ned Schneebly | |
| Lucas Babin | ... | Spider | |
| Joan Cusack | ... | Rosalie Mullins | |
| Jordan-Claire Green | ... | Michelle | |
| Veronica Afflerbach | ... | Eleni | |
| Miranda Cosgrove | ... | Summer Hathaway | |
| Joey Gaydos Jr. | ... | Zack Mooneyham | |
| Robert Tsai | ... | Lawrence | |
| Angelo Massagli | ... | Frankie | |
| Kevin Alexander Clark | ... | Fred (as Kevin Clark) |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
School of Rock (Germany) (UK) (DVD box title) (USA) (promotional title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some rude humor and drug references.
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Runtime:
108 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Spain:T |
Malaysia:U |
Iceland:L |
Finland:K-3 |
South Korea:All |
Argentina:Atp |
Australia:PG |
Brazil:Livre |
Canada:G (Québec) |
Canada:PG |
Germany:6 (bw) |
Hong Kong:I |
Netherlands:AL |
Norway:A |
Peru:PT |
Philippines:PG-13 |
Portugal:M/6 |
Singapore:PG |
Sweden:Btl |
Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) |
Switzerland:10 (canton of the Grisons) |
UK:PG |
USA:PG-13 (certificate #40075)
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When asked for his opinion about testing from the other teachers, Jack Black dodges the question with song lyrics including the line "Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be". One of the teachers asks if it is from a song, but he denies it. They are in fact from the song, "Greatest Love of All".
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Miscellaneous: The title of the movie is "School of Rock". The only time it is referred to as "The School of Rock" is a neon sign at the very beginning. The directors commentary addresses the titling error and specifically states that the title is "School of Rock."
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Quotes:
Michelle:
Mr. S? We came up with some names for the band.
Dewey Finn: All right, hit me.
Eleni: The Bumblebees?
Dewey Finn: No, it's too sissy.
Eleni: The Koala Bears?
Dewey Finn: No, what are you talking about? It's too sissy.
[Dewey sees Miss Mullins]
Dewey Finn: Hey, Miss Mullins.
Michelle: How about, Pig Rectum?
Rosalie Mullins: Michelle!
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Dewey Finn: All right, hit me.
Eleni: The Bumblebees?
Dewey Finn: No, it's too sissy.
Eleni: The Koala Bears?
Dewey Finn: No, what are you talking about? It's too sissy.
[Dewey sees Miss Mullins]
Dewey Finn: Hey, Miss Mullins.
Michelle: How about, Pig Rectum?
Rosalie Mullins: Michelle!
[...]
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Movie Connections:
References "Good Times" (1974)
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Soundtrack:
Smoke On The Water
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Who is the hot guy from No Vacancy that hit on Joan Cusak?Chapter Headings, an official version:
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Greetings again from the darkness. With so few good comedies these days, it was pure joy to laugh out loud a few times during this Jack Black showcase. Is he over the top? Absolutely. Is his humor and delivery similar to the great John Belushi? Yes, down to the arching eyebrows. And I say SO WHAT? Jack Black is hilarious in this movie and director Richard Linklater (the underappreciated gem "Dazed and Confused") uses his spot-on observations of Rock music and school days to deliver a wonderful film going experience. Writer Mike White ("The Good Girl") also plays Black's wimpy friend and former bandmate. Although his acting is fine, it is White's writing that will make him rich in Hollywood. The kids in the band are wonderfully cast and appear to be very talented musically as well. Special recognition to Joan Cusack, who just nails the role of the uptight private school principal who is just itching to be unleashed. I would have enjoyed a bit more of the Rock History tossed in for the sake of today's youngsters, but the tributes to Pete Townsend, Jimi Hendrix, Zeppelin and the Ramones are much appreciated. Look for Nikki Katt in a brief role, but mostly just sit back and enjoy a pure comedy that truly ROCKS!!