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The School of Rock

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

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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 must risk everything to prove that rock 'n' roll can change lives.

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Status
Released
Budget
$35M
Box office
$131.1M
Language
English
  • rock 'n' roll
  • musician
  • private school
  • music competition
  • substitute teacher
  • elementary school
  • teacher
  • rock music
  • contest
  • rock band
  • rock concert
  • incredulous

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Writers

Mike White

Produced in

United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereHollywood, California24 Sept 2003
    • TheatricalPG-133 Oct 2003
  • United KingdomGB

    • PremiereBFI London Film Festival2 Nov 2003
    • TheatricalPG6 Feb 2004
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalPG6 Feb 2004
  • CanadaCA

    • PremiereToronto International Film Festival9 Sept 2003
    • Theatrical14A3 Oct 2003
  • AustriaAT

    • Digital / OTT66 Feb 2004
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical1013 Feb 2004
  • CzechiaCZ

    • Theatrical12+26 Feb 2004
  • EstoniaEE

    • Theatrical4 Jun 2004
  • FinlandFI

    • TheatricalS9 Apr 2004
  • FranceFR

    • TheatricalTP24 Mar 2004
    • PhysicalDVD24 Sept 2004
    • PhysicalBlu-Ray27 Sept 2023
    • TVTPCiné+ Family31 Aug 2026
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical65 Feb 2004
  • Hong KongHK

    • Theatrical4 Mar 2004

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The School of Rock was released on 3 October 2003.

Audience reviews

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  • J

    John Chard

    6/15/2014

    8.5/10

    You are not hardcore unless you live hardcore. The perfect vehicle for Jack Black, a film to show that given the right material he’s a bona fide comedic actor of some worth. Plot has Black as Dewey Finn, a wastrel musician who has no job prospects and who spends his time mooching off of his best mate Ned Sheebly (Mike White). When Dewey is fired from his rock band he’s left in limbo and in danger of being homeless…

  • D

    daisyrowley

    7/30/2018

    Our family loved this movie. While the language is a little strong, compared to other movies that are rated the same, it is relatively mild. If your children like rock, it is a lot of fun. If you are a family who tolerates no swearing whatsoever, or if "kick some ass" would shock or offend you, then it's not for you. The overall message is that uptight kids use their skills to create a rock show, a slacker finds a ca…

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