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Rock the Kasbah

2015·Movie
1h 40min·R
IMDb5.5Metacritic294.0Rotten Tomatoes7%29%

Where to watch

fuboTVPhiloShout! Factory TVPlex

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Romance5

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Everyday modern life and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Opportunity rocks where you least expect it.

A washed-up music producer finds one last shot at redemption with a golden-voiced young girl in Afghanistan. However, when jealousy gets the better of a disgruntled ex-boyfriend, he decides to oppose the young star with talent of his own.
Music IndustryAfghanistanTalent CompetitionWashed-Up ProducerUnderdog StorySatirical ComedyPop CultureFeel-Good Movie

Crew

Directed by:
Barry Levinson
Written by:
Mitch Glazer
Produced by:
Brian Grazer, Mitch Glazer, Ethan Smith
Composed by:
Dominick Tavella, Marcelo Zarvos, Craig Kyllonen

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Rock the Kasbah

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rock the Kasbah legally?

fuboTVPhiloShout! Factory TVPlex

Rock the Kasbah is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rock the Kasbah worth watching?

31
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 31/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 7%, and Metacritic 29). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rock the Kasbah rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Rock the Kasbah?

1 h 40 min

Rock the Kasbah runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rock the Kasbah?

Critics18
Audiences41

Not quite. Audiences rate Rock the Kasbah higher (41) than critics (18). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Rock the Kasbah a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 20% of its budget.

What language is Rock the Kasbah in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Morocco, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rock the Kasbah?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rock the Kasbah in 62 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rock the Kasbah use?

Alliterative NameI Want You to Meet an Old Friend of MineWhite-Dwarf StarletTagline

TV Tropes lists 4 storytelling tropes for Rock the Kasbah, including Alliterative Name, I Want You to Meet an Old Friend of Mine, White-Dwarf Starlet.