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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:

We don't need no education. See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Music

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

Parents Guide:

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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

Continuity: When Dewey asks Zach what he'd tell a bully, the clock's hand positions moves back and forth between shots. See more »

Quotes

Dewey Finn: Katie, what was that thing you were playing today, the big thing?
Katie: Cello.
Dewey Finn: Ok. This is a bass guitar. And it's the exact same thing but instead of playing it like this you tip it on the side... cello, you got a bass.
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Crazy Credits

Shortly after that, the band sings:
The movie is over
Credits got to roll
Look at that name there
I do not know that guy See more »

Connections

Featured in "Troldspejlet: Episode #31.12" (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"Ballrooms of Mars"
by Marc Bolan
Performed by T-Rex
Courtesy of Wizard Bahamas Ltd
Issued under exclusive license from Demon Music Group Ltd. See more »