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The Rocker (2008) 6.1
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Reviews: 90 user | 130 critic | 28 from Metacritic.com The Rocker tells the story of a failed drummer who is given a second chance at fame. Robert "Fish" Fishman is the extremely dedicated and astoundingly passionate drummer for the eighties ... See full summary » Director:Peter Cattaneo |
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The Rocker tells the story of a failed drummer who is given a second chance at fame. Robert "Fish" Fishman is the extremely dedicated and astoundingly passionate drummer for the eighties hair band Vesuvius, who is living the rock n' roll dream until he is unceremoniously kicked out of the band. Twenty years after his rock star fantasies are destroyed, just when Fish has finally given up all hope, he hears that his nephew's high school rock band A.D.D. is looking for a new drummer. They reluctantly make him the newest member of the band, giving him a chance to reclaim the rock God throne he's always thought he deserved, and taking the young band along for the ride of their lives. Written by Fox Atomic
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Some talents should stay hidden See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for drug and sexual references, nudity and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
20 August 2008 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Un rockero de locura See more »Box Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£217,745 (UK) (17 October 2008)Gross:
£217,745 (UK) (17 October 2008)Company Credits
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Written by Joey Tempest
Performed by Europe
Courtesy of Epic Records
By Arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment
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Christina Applegate mentions to Fish during the music video shoot that she was in an all girl punk band. When in fact, in real life, Applegate was a founding member of the all girl group The Pussycat Dolls. See more »Goofs
When "Fish" is flung off the top of Vesuvius' van he lands with his head towards the van, but in the next shot he is sideways. See more »Connections
Referenced in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Rainn Wilson/Epic Meal Time/Serj Tankian (2011) See more »Soundtracks
"The Final Countdown"Written by Joey Tempest
Performed by Europe
Courtesy of Epic Records
By Arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment
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I was lucky enough to see The Rocker at a free screening and laughed all the way through the movie. Very funny. I enjoyed the movie so much, I saw it again at another screening, and it was just as funny the second time. Rainn Wilson turns in a very good performance as Robert "Fish" Fishman in his movie debut, however the part could have just as easily been played by Jack Black. Wilson plays a rock drummer who is kicked out of his band just before they make it big. Fast forward 20 years and he has a chance to live the rock-n-roll dream again with a new band. If you liked "Almost Famous" or "School of Rock," then you will like this movie more. While rated PG13, the movie contains no F-bombs or sex scenes and is a movie parents can feel safe letting their teen and pre-teen children go see. Parents will want to see this movie as well.