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Rock of Ages

  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
79K
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Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mary J. Blige, Malin Akerman, Paul Giamatti, Russell Brand, Diego Boneta, and Julianne Hough in Rock of Ages (2012)
Set in 1987 Los Angeles, Drew and Sherrie are two young people chasing their dreams in the big city. When they meet, it's love at first sight, though their romance will face a series of challenges.
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A small-town girl and a city boy meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams.A small-town girl and a city boy meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams.A small-town girl and a city boy meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
79K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,545
384
    • Adam Shankman
    • Justin Theroux(screenplay by)
    • Chris D'Arienzo(screenplay by)
    • Allan Loeb(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Julianne Hough
    • Diego Boneta
    • Tom Cruise
    • Adam Shankman
    • Justin Theroux(screenplay by)
    • Chris D'Arienzo(screenplay by)
    • Allan Loeb(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Julianne Hough
    • Diego Boneta
    • Tom Cruise
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 458User reviews
    • 356Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
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    2012 Nclr Alma Awards: Diego Boneta, Rock Of Ages
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    Diego Boneta and Julianne Hough in Rock of Ages (2012)
    Diego Boneta in Rock of Ages (2012)
    Catherine Zeta-Jones in Rock of Ages (2012)
    Mary J. Blige and Julianne Hough in Rock of Ages (2012)
    Mary J. Blige in Rock of Ages (2012)
    Paul Giamatti and Diego Boneta in Rock of Ages (2012)
    Tom Cruise and Paul Giamatti in Rock of Ages (2012)
    Catherine Zeta-Jones in Rock of Ages (2012)
    Malin Akerman in Rock of Ages (2012)
    Catherine Zeta-Jones and Bryan Cranston in Rock of Ages (2012)
    Diego Boneta and Julianne Hough in Rock of Ages (2012)
    Tom Cruise and Alec Baldwin in Rock of Ages (2012)

    Top cast

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    Julianne Hough
    Julianne Hough
    • Sherrie Christian
    Diego Boneta
    Diego Boneta
    • Drew Boley
    Tom Cruise
    Tom Cruise
    • Stacee Jaxx
    Alec Baldwin
    Alec Baldwin
    • Dennis Dupree
    Dakota Sage Grant
    • Little Girl on Bus
    Matthew Rush Sullivan
    Matthew Rush Sullivan
    • Random Guy
    • (as Matt Sullivan)
    Russell Brand
    Russell Brand
    • Lonny
    Erica Frene
    • Beth
    Michael Olusczak
    • Crook
    Tony Bellissimo
    Tony Bellissimo
    • Rocker Thief
    • (as Anthony Bellissimo)
    Shane Hartline
    Shane Hartline
    • Bartender Jimmy
    • (as Alan Shane Hartline)
    James Martin Kelly
    James Martin Kelly
    • Doug Flintlock
    Bryan Cranston
    Bryan Cranston
    • Mike Whitmore
    Catherine Zeta-Jones
    Catherine Zeta-Jones
    • Patricia Whitmore
    Celina Beach
    • Mayor's Secretary
    Angelo Valderrama
    Angelo Valderrama
    • Chico
    • (as Angelo Donato Valderrama)
    Paul Giamatti
    Paul Giamatti
    • Paul Gill
    Dan Finnerty
    Dan Finnerty
    • Tour Manager - Stacee
      • Adam Shankman
      • Justin Theroux(screenplay by)
      • Chris D'Arienzo(screenplay by) (based on the musical "Rock of Ages" written by)
      • Allan Loeb(screenplay by)
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    • Trivia
      Tom Cruise based his performance of Stacee Jaxx mostly on Jim Morrison and Axl Rose.
    • Goofs
      The record store has an Edward Van Halen "Wolfgang" guitar from the early 1990s.
    • Quotes

      Sherrie Christian: I'm a stripper at the Venus Club.

      Drew Boley: I'm in a boy band.

      [long pause]

      Sherrie Christian: You win.

    • Alternate versions
      The R-Rated Extended Cut runs ~13 minutes longer than the Theatrical release.
    • Connections
      Featured in American Idol: Top 4 Perform (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Paradise City
      Written by Steven Adler, Slash (as Saul Hudson), Duff McKagan (as Duff Rose McKagan), Axl Rose (as W. Axl Rose) and Izzy Stradlin
      Performed by Tom Cruise

    User reviews458

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    9/10
    Negative? Why?
    Negative reviews? Incredible. It's the best musical since Grease. The songs selection is great and Tom Cruise too.
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    • matapo70
    • Jan 5, 2019

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    • Is this film based on a book?
    • What are the differences between the Theatrical Version and the Extended Cut?

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    • Release date
      • June 15, 2012 (United States)
      • United States
      • Official site
      • English
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Miami, Florida, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Corner Store Entertainment
      • Material Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • 2 hours 3 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital
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      • SDDS

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