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Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White, Sarah Silverman, Jordan-Claire Green ... see more see more... , Veronica Afflerbach , Miranda Cosgrove , Joey Gaydos Jr. , Robert Tsai , Angelo Massagli , Kevin Clark , Maryam Hassan , Caitlin Hale , Cole Hawkins , Brian Falduto , James Hosey , Aleisha Allen , Zachary Infante , Dr. Rebecca Brown , Jaclyn Neiderthal , Kevin Alexander Clark

The world's least-employable heavy metal guitarist is entrusted with the minds of upstate New York's best and brightest in this fish-out-of-water comedy. Jack Black plays Dewey Finn, axe-bearer for a ... read more read more...fitfully successful bar band determined to win a regional battle-of-the-bands competition. There's only one thing standing in their way: the self-indulgent solos and crowd-diving antics of their "embarrassing" lead guitarist. When his band votes him out in favor of a would-be rock god, Dewey has to make the rent somehow, and after intercepting a call for his substitute-teacher roomie Ned (Mike White), the pot-bellied slacker finds himself in front of a class of elite elementary school students. At a loss for a lesson plan, Dewey takes offense at the pre-teen prodigies' staid musical regimen and makes it his goal to preach them the gospel of The Who, Led Zeppelin, and AC/DC -- with the ulterior motive of getting them to compete against his former band for a cash prize. But no matter how willing his pupils, Dewey runs up against the consternation of the school's stern headmistress Principal Mullins (Joan Cusack), the battle-of-the-bands' promoter (Frank Whaley), and not least, his identity-deprived roomie Ned. ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 48 min.

Directed by: Richard Linklater

Release Date: October 3, 2003

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  • superclerk25
    March 19, 2012
    superclerk25
    Funny
  • fb1576983399
    January 27, 2012
    fb1576983399
    The whole movie is a bit of a cliche and not too funny, but can get entertaining at times. Breaking the fourth wall at the end of the movie doesn't help either.
  • 76Majikat
    January 9, 2012
    76Majikat
    If you like Jack Black then you'll like this film.
  • aquateen2
    October 16, 2011
    aquateen2
    Jack Black's way of conveying idiocy is appealing to both the adult and children audience. Making this film a really good time
  • spielberg00
    September 19, 2011
    spielberg00
    Jack Black puts his usual, silly, humorous effort into SCHOOL OF ROCK, a musical/comedy blend that doesn't quite earn its "A", despite the critical acclaim from review compilation sites such as Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes, but is a fun, overall funny rockfest. Black stars as ... read moreDewey Finn, a "down-on-his-luck"-type rocker who was just recently thrown out of his band for being (in his band's own words) "embarrassing" as a lead guitarist, screaming out "Yeah!"s and "Woohoo!"s like a total wannabe during bar concerts. Desperate for a career, he is mistakenly told to fill in for a fifth grade teacher for a long period of time, due to her broken leg. Secretly, Dewey takes on the name of his college roommate and decides to teach the students in his class about rock 'n' roll rather than what is supposed to be taught. I wouldn't say this was the best Jack Black film (though I wish I could, since Jack Black is one funny guy). All I can say is: if only this were just a little better. It's a definite one to add to your list if you like the type of comedy that isn't gross-out like Adam Sandler, but isn't overly silly like Jim Carrey, either. The bottom line is if you'd like to see something that really would look good on Broadway as a rock musical, except with all covered music rather than original stuff, you should definitely watch this one.
  • TheGame90
    September 18, 2011
    TheGame90
    Not much to say....I guess the name explains the movie
  • fb100002090596996
    August 2, 2011
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    Haha! I absolutely love this movie! I ADORE IT! I wouldn't mind watching it watching this 10 times in a row if I wanted to! This is definitely something to watch one day! This review is going to be short and sweet, as it's near impossible to write this one without spoiling anythi... read moreng, for every little detail has a rather humorous outcome. This dos not mean that it's confusing what-so-ever, just that you could say it would be like something Rowan Atkinson would write. As in (using random example, this is not in the movie... then again, you can't trust me very well) a banana had a bruise that he got at the beginning, no sweat, just a little bruise. Throughout the rest of the movie it was a love story with the banana and a prune, but to keep things interesting, the orange was jealous. He wanted the banana to die, for the prune was is wife! The apple (the orange's father) sent the banana and the pear to Mortal Kombat, because the orange was to weak. Turns out, the banana had gotten to the part where he must finish the pear, but when his fatality got intense, he exploded because the bruise had gotten infected. See? That little bruise that he got at the beginning killed him at the end! It was just so unexpected, just because it was a little small detail! Well, if you don't get it, you might not like this movie... it may not be the one for you... or maybe! Or maybe not... or maybe maybe not... dun dun dun....
  • murphmann93
    June 23, 2011
    murphmann93
    Absolutely hilarious. 10/10!
  • fb535316333
    June 5, 2011
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    Jack Black carries this film on his back with an exhilarating performance that's more than often absolutely perfect but the plot leaves much to be desired without even so much as a twist.

    The formula and cliche injected into this comedy completely overshadows it's attractive pr... read moreemise. Fortunately, the laughs work and anyone who appreciates classic rock have something to relate to.
  • DreamExtractor
    April 30, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    I love ghis comedy. It is Jack Blacks funniest movie. The kids are awesome, the comedy is good, and the rock music was RICHTEOUS!

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Critic Reviews

David Ansen
November 1, 2007
David Ansen, Newsweek

School of Rock made me laugh harder than any movie I've seen this year. Full Review

Peter Rainer
August 7, 2004
Peter Rainer, New York Magazine

It would be a shame if only kids went to see this film. Adults who can still plug in to their inner rocker, if only to play air guitar, will love it, too. Full Review

David Edelstein
October 10, 2003
David Edelstein, Slate

School of Rock is uncut bliss. Full Review

Peter Travers
October 9, 2003
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Hail! Hail! Jack Black: He's the clown king of rock & roll.

Richard Roeper
October 6, 2003
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

[A] great big ball of entertainment ... Full Review

Robert Denerstein
October 4, 2003
Robert Denerstein, Denver Rocky Mountain News

A great big chord of fun.

Andrew O'Hehir
October 4, 2003
Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com

A clever and sometimes a beautiful thing. Full Review

Desson Thomson
October 3, 2003
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

A movie for almost everyone, from boomer parents (who remember their teens and twenties) to their teenage kids (who can't wait to get started with same).

Ann Hornaday
October 3, 2003
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

Exuberant, raucous and thoroughly endearing.

Geoff Pevere
October 3, 2003
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star

Not only a glove-fit of a movie for the volcanic Black, School Of Rock proves a surprisingly deft foray into pure, unadulterated fun for the gifted indie smart guy Linklater. Full Review

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    • Dewey Finn: I will see you cats on the flip flop later.
    • Dewey Finn: Now let's get out there and melt some faces.
    • Dewey Finn: It will test your head... and your mind... and your brain, too.
    • Dewey Finn: In the words of AC/DC we roll tonight to the guitar bite and for those about to rock I salute you.
    • Dewey Finn: You know what you don't have to worry about me because I'm a hard ass and if a kid gets out of line I got no problem smacking him in the head.
    • Patty: Wow!
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