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The Rocker

2008Movie1 h 42 minPG-13

ComedyMusic
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic535.9Rotten Tomatoes40%46%

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie about show business and family.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Opportunity rocks.

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.

Feels like

  • Rock & Roll Satire
  • Second-Chance Narrative
  • Nostalgic 80s Vibes
  • Fish-Out-of-Water Comedy
  • Family Bonding
  • Music-Centric Plot
  • Lighthearted & Feel-Good
  • Cultural Clash (Gen Z vs Gen X)
  • Underdog Story

Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Peter Cattaneo
Written by
Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky, Ryan Jaffe
Produced by
Shawn Levy
Music by
Chad Fischer

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Facts

August 20, 2008 · 1 h 42 min · PG-13

Released
August 20, 2008
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$9 million
Available in
54 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Rocker?"

Questions about The Rocker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Rocker?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Rocker from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Rocker worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 53).

Is The Rocker okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageSexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Rocker make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Rocker?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Was The Rocker a box office flop?

Budget$15 million
Box office$9 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 58% of its budget.