School of Rock

Fired from his band and hard up for cash, guitarist and vocalist Dewey Finn finagles his way into a job as a fifth-grade substitute teacher at a private school, where he secretly begins teaching his straight-A students the finer points of rock 'n' roll and the power of sticking it to the man. But as the school’s stern principal closes in and the Battle of the Bands looms, Dewey risks everything to prove that rock 'n' roll can change lives.

Tagline

“He just landed the gig of his life: 5th grade.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Comedy, Music, Family

Director

Richard Linklater

Original Language

EN

What is School of Rock about?

Fired from his band and hard up for cash, guitarist and vocalist Dewey Finn finagles his way into a job as a fifth-grade substitute teacher at a private school, where he secretly begins teaching his straight-A students the finer points of rock 'n' roll and the power of sticking it to the man. But as the school’s stern principal closes in and the Battle of the Bands looms, Dewey risks everything to prove that rock 'n' roll can change lives.

Who directed School of Rock?

School of Rock was directed by Richard Linklater.

When was School of Rock released?

School of Rock was released on October 3, 2003.

How long is School of Rock?

School of Rock has a runtime of 1h 50m.

Where can I track School of Rock?

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