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The Rocker

  • 20082008
  • K-11K-11
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Rainn Wilson, Josh Gad, Emma Stone, and Teddy Geiger in The Rocker (2008)
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In the 1980s, a drummer is abandoned by his band just before they become rock superstars. Twenty years later, the drummer sees his second chance at stardom arise when he is asked to perform ... Read allIn the 1980s, a drummer is abandoned by his band just before they become rock superstars. Twenty years later, the drummer sees his second chance at stardom arise when he is asked to perform with his teenage nephew's high school rock band.In the 1980s, a drummer is abandoned by his band just before they become rock superstars. Twenty years later, the drummer sees his second chance at stardom arise when he is asked to perform with his teenage nephew's high school rock band.

IMDb RATING
6.2/10
39K
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  • Director
    • Peter Cattaneo
  • Writers
    • Maya Forbes(screenplay)
    • Wallace Wolodarsky(screenplay)
    • Ryan Jaffe(story)
  • Stars
    • Rainn Wilson
    • Josh Gad
    • Christina Applegate
  • Director
    • Peter Cattaneo
  • Writers
    • Maya Forbes(screenplay)
    • Wallace Wolodarsky(screenplay)
    • Ryan Jaffe(story)
  • Stars
    • Rainn Wilson
    • Josh Gad
    • Christina Applegate
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 123User reviews
    • 127Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
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  • Videos3

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    Podcast - Giuseppe
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    MTV Panel:  A Satellite Kind of Thing
    Featurette 2:10
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    Emma Stone in The Rocker (2008)
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    Rainn Wilson, Josh Gad, Emma Stone, and Teddy Geiger in The Rocker (2008)
    Christina Applegate and Rainn Wilson in The Rocker (2008)
    Christina Applegate and Rainn Wilson in The Rocker (2008)
    Rainn Wilson, Josh Gad, Emma Stone, and Teddy Geiger in The Rocker (2008)
    Teddy Geiger in The Rocker (2008)
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    Rainn Wilson, Josh Gad, Emma Stone, and Teddy Geiger in The Rocker (2008)
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    Rainn Wilson
    Rainn Wilson
    • Fish
    Josh Gad
    Josh Gad
    • Matt
    Christina Applegate
    Christina Applegate
    • Kim
    Teddy Geiger
    Teddy Geiger
    • Curtis
    Emma Stone
    Emma Stone
    • Amelia
    Jeff Garlin
    Jeff Garlin
    • Stan
    Jane Lynch
    Jane Lynch
    • Lisa
    Jason Sudeikis
    Jason Sudeikis
    • David Marshall
    Will Arnett
    Will Arnett
    • Lex
    Howard Hesseman
    Howard Hesseman
    • Gator
    Fred Armisen
    Fred Armisen
    • Kerr
    Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper
    • Trash
    Lonny Ross
    Lonny Ross
    • Sticks
    Jon Glaser
    Jon Glaser
    • Billy
    • (as Jonathan Glaser)
    Jane Krakowski
    Jane Krakowski
    • Carol
    Samantha Weinstein
    Samantha Weinstein
    • Violet
    Demetri Martin
    Demetri Martin
    • Kip
    Aziz Ansari
    Aziz Ansari
    • Aziz
    • Director
      • Peter Cattaneo
    • Writers
      • Maya Forbes(screenplay)
      • Wallace Wolodarsky(screenplay)
      • Ryan Jaffe(story)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Loosely based on Pete Best, who was the original drummer for The Beatles, and can be seen at the beginning of the movie reading Rolling Stone Magazine with Vesuvius on the cover.
    • 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.
    • Quotes

      Robert 'Fish' Fishman: Loads of elevators play Celine Dion - that don't make it right.

    • Alternate versions
      The UK release was cut, the distributor chose to make one cut in order to obtain a 12A classification. The cut was made to a partially spoken use of strong language. An uncut 15 classification was available.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Dark Knight/Hancock/Meet Dave/Journey to the Center of the Earth/Hellboy II: The Golden Army/The Wackness/Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Promised Land
      Written by Chad Fischer, Timothy Bright and Chris Link

    User reviews123

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    8/10
    Pure Enjoyment!
    Peter Cattaneo MBE is probably best known for his hit film, "The Full Monty." But here, he really utilizes top character actors and actresses to create some memorable and humorous moments. Rainn Wilson maybe the star but he's not alone. Jeff Garlin and Jane Lynch plays his brother-in-law and sister. Christina Applegate plays the mom of one of the musicians. The story isn't as sweet or vulgar as one would think of today's comedies. The only questionable scene is Rainn's character is naked for the rehearsal which lands him better known as the naked drummer. The beginning is humorous with Fred Armesen and Will Arnett as members of Vesuvius who ditched the drummer, Robert Fishman (Rain's character) right on the verge of stardom. Fish retrieves to having a somewhat normal life even has a normal girlfriend played for a few minutes by Jane Krakowski. Jason Sudekis plays the band's manager. Howard Hesseman plays their RV driver. I loved the casting of this film because of all the familiar faces. Jane Lynch is one of my favorite actresses because she can be both dramatic and comedic at once. This film is rated PG-13 and I think it has to do with that one nude scene but apart from that. They really have a message about working together as a team. This film wouldn't have been made without the teamwork of the cast and crew itself.
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    • Sylviastel
    • Jul 3, 2010

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 20, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Un rockero de locura
    • Filming locations
      • Cleveland, Ohio, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fox Atomic
      • 21 Laps Entertainment
      • Rocan Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,409,528
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,636,048
      • Aug 24, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,808,935
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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