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The School of Rock

2003·Movie
1h 50min·PG-13
79
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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

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

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.
Feel-Good ComedyMusic-Driven StoryInspirational & UpliftingWholesome Family FunEnergetic & Charismatic LeadComing-of-Age for KidsPhysical ComedyCelebration of RockHumorous Transformation

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The School of Rock

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Where can I stream The School of Rock legally?

The School of Rock is included with a subscription to Apple TV, Hulu, fuboTV, and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The School of Rock worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The School of Rock rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The School of Rock?

1 h 50 min

The School of Rock runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The School of Rock?

Critics87
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate The School of Rock higher (87) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The School of Rock a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$131 million

Yes. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $131 million worldwide, 3.7 times its budget.

What language is The School of Rock in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The School of Rock?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The School of Rock in 106 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The School of Rock use?

Academic Alpha BitchFlat "What"Laser-Guided KarmaCrowd SurfingThe CameoThe StingerChildren Raise YouNo AntagonistCrack DefeatFive-Second ForeshadowingChekhov's GunCamp Gayand 134 more

TV Tropes lists 146 storytelling tropes for The School of Rock, including Academic Alpha Bitch, Flat "What", Laser-Guided Karma.