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Bandslam

  • 2009
  • PG
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
15K
YOUR RATING
Gaelan Connell, Vanessa Hudgens, and Aly Michalka in Bandslam (2009)
An outcast (Connell) bonds with the popular girl on campus (Michalka) over their shared love of music, and together they decide to form a rock group and enter their school's upcoming battle of the bands competition.
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A new kid in town assembles a fledgling rock band -- together, they achieve their dreams and compete against the best in the biggest event of the year, a battle of the bands.A new kid in town assembles a fledgling rock band -- together, they achieve their dreams and compete against the best in the biggest event of the year, a battle of the bands.A new kid in town assembles a fledgling rock band -- together, they achieve their dreams and compete against the best in the biggest event of the year, a battle of the bands.

  • Director
    • Todd Graff
  • Writers
    • Josh A. Cagan
    • Todd Graff
  • Stars
    • Aly Michalka
    • Vanessa Hudgens
    • Gaelan Connell
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    15K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Todd Graff
    • Writers
      • Josh A. Cagan
      • Todd Graff
    • Stars
      • Aly Michalka
      • Vanessa Hudgens
      • Gaelan Connell
    • 49User reviews
    • 76Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos14

    Bandslam
    Trailer 2:30
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    Fraggle Rock: Rock On!: Season 1
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    Bandslam -- "The Music"
    Clip 1:15
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    Bandslam -- "NYC Trip"
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    Bandslam: Behind The Scenes Battle Of The Bands
    Clip 2:07
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    Bandslam: Ny Trip
    Clip 1:45
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    Bandslam: Behind The Scenes Will
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    Bandslam: Behind The Scenes Cbgbs
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    Bandslam: Behind The Scenes The Music
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    Bandslam: The 5 Is Silent
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    Bandslam -- "The 5 Is Silent"
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    Bandslam -- "CBGBs"
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    Watch Bandslam -- "CBGBs"

    Photos110

    Gaelan Connell, Ryan Donowho, Vanessa Hudgens, Aly Michalka, Charlie Saxton, and Tim Jo in Bandslam (2009)
    Gaelan Connell, Vanessa Hudgens, and Aly Michalka in Bandslam (2009)
    Gaelan Connell, Vanessa Hudgens, and Aly Michalka in Bandslam (2009)
    Gaelan Connell, Vanessa Hudgens, and Aly Michalka in Bandslam (2009)
    Lisa Kudrow, Gaelan Connell, Aly Michalka, and Tim Jo in Bandslam (2009)
    Gaelan Connell, Aly Michalka, and Scott Porter in Bandslam (2009)
    Gaelan Connell and Vanessa Hudgens in Bandslam (2009)
    Gaelan Connell and Vanessa Hudgens in Bandslam (2009)
    Gaelan Connell, Ryan Donowho, and Vanessa Hudgens in Bandslam (2009)
    Gaelan Connell and Vanessa Hudgens in Bandslam (2009)
    Gaelan Connell and Vanessa Hudgens in Bandslam (2009)
    Gaelan Connell and Vanessa Hudgens in Bandslam (2009)

    Top cast

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    Aly Michalka
    Aly Michalka
    • Charlotte
    Vanessa Hudgens
    Vanessa Hudgens
    • Sa5m
    Gaelan Connell
    Gaelan Connell
    • Will
    Scott Porter
    Scott Porter
    • Ben Wheatly
    Ryan Donowho
    Ryan Donowho
    • Basher
    Charlie Saxton
    Charlie Saxton
    • Bug
    Lisa Kudrow
    Lisa Kudrow
    • Karen
    Tim Jo
    Tim Jo
    • Omar
    Elvy
    Elvy
    • Irene (Cello)
    • (as Elvy Yost)
    Lisa Chung
    • Kim Lee (Keyboards)
    J.W. Wright
    • Dylan Dyer (Glory Dogs Guitar)
    • (as J.W. Wright II)
    Blair Bomar
    Blair Bomar
    • Megan
    Casey Williams
    Casey Williams
    • Ms. Wittenberg
    Maggie Maye
    Maggie Maye
    • Kyra 17-1
    Jennifer Blair
    Jennifer Blair
    • Kyra's Friend
    Zach Thatcher
    • Kid Talking About Miles
    Derek Cox-Berg
    Derek Cox-Berg
    • Rapping Boy 1
    Matt Hensarling
    • Rapping Boy 2
    • Director
      • Todd Graff
    • Writers
      • Josh A. Cagan
      • Todd Graff
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      David Bowie agreed to take part in the film because he's a fan of director Todd Graff's previous film Camp (2003).
    • Goofs
      When Will first meets Sa5m in the high school cafeteria, Sa5m writes her name on a notebook of lined paper. A close up shows plain paper. The next frame is again showing lined paper.
    • Quotes

      Will Burton: I think if you tried signaling, people would honk less.

      Charlotte Banksasks: They don't need to know my business.

      Will Burton: ...It's not really a privacy issue.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Inglourious Basterds/The Time Traveler's Wife/District 9/Bandslam/Ponyo/The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Rebel Rebel
      Written and Performed by David Bowie

      Courtesy of RZO Music

    User reviews49

    Review
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    Featured review
    9/10
    A Masterpiece of the Sort
    Bandslam, in spite of the irritating Lisa Kudrow's character(who screams throughout with no reason), is a pure gem of the youth films. Great actors, great director and good story. Music-superb.Melodic rock is back, surviving (c)rap garbage taking the radio and mind-waves all over. Bandslam is simply an irresistible film which must be seen at any cost to be charges with the emotions and urban agenda gone long ago, so we all thought. DVD. Video.If you haven't seen it yet, rush to your closest DVD rental and you will experience two finest hours of high-end entertainment. Some tears too. David Bowie, eventually, does have an artistic touch himself, even when selecting of the feature films he will appear in. All compliments to the crew!!! Above and down the line! 'Dear David,...'
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    • ivangatsby
    • Nov 11, 2009

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    FAQ3

    • Is "Bandslam" based on a book?
    • Is Vanessa Hudgens' character named "Sam" or "Sa5m"?
    • What song is playing when Will takes Sa5m around the city?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 14, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (France)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Rock On
    • Filming locations
      • Austin Studios - 1901 E. 51st Street, Austin, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Summit Entertainment
      • Walden Media
      • Goldsmith-Thomas Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,210,988
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,231,273
      • Aug 16, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,225,023
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1
      • 2.39 : 1

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