School of Rock (2003)
- Oct 2, 2003
- 2 min read
PG-13 | 1 hr 49 min | 7.2/10 | Comedy, Music
Parental Rating: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned - for some rude humor and drug references)
Storyline
School of Rock (2003) follows Dewey Finn, a washed-up, passionate rock guitarist kicked out of his band and facing eviction. Desperate for cash, he impersonates his substitute-teacher roommate Ned Schneebly at a prestigious prep school. Initially planning to coast through the gig, Dewey discovers his class of straight-laced fifth-graders has untapped musical talent. He transforms their classroom into a secret rock band, entering them in the Battle of the Bands competition while teaching them the power of rock 'n' roll, rebellion, and self-expression—changing their lives and his own in the process.
Why It’s Our Vibe
School of Rock is an infectious, feel-good comedy that celebrates the transformative power of music and the joy of sticking it to the man. Jack Black delivers an all-time iconic performance—wild, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt—as he channels pure rock energy into inspiring kids. Directed by Richard Linklater with a killer soundtrack featuring AC/DC, The Who, and original songs by Black himself, it’s packed with quotable lines, epic guitar riffs, and a message about passion over perfection. A timeless crowd-pleaser that still gets audiences headbanging and cheering.
Director
Richard Linklater
Writers
Mike White
Starring
Jack Black as Dewey Finn
Joan Cusack as Principal Rosalie Mullins
Mike White as Ned Schneebly
Sarah Silverman as Patty Di Marco
Miranda Cosgrove as Summer Hathaway
Joey Gaydos Jr. as Zack Mooneyham
Kevin Alexander Clark as Freddy Jones
Rebecca Brown as Katie
Robert Tsai as Lawrence
Maryam Hassan as Tomika
Aleisha Allen as Alicia
Caitlin Hale as Marta
Brian Falduto as Billy
Angelo Massagli as Frankie
Jordan-Claire Green as Michelle
Produced by
Scott Rudin
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
Scott Rudin Productions
Cinematography
Rogier Stoffers
Edited by
Sandra Adair
Music by
Craig Wedren
Distributed by
Paramount Pictures
Release Date
October 3, 2003 (United States)
Run Time
1 hr 49 min
Country
United States
Germany
Languages
English
Budget
$35 million
Box Office
$131.3 million
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