School of Rock
"He just landed the gig of his life: 5th grade."
Originally released in 2003. School of Rock is a comedy/music film. directed by Richard Linklater.
Starring Jack Black, Joan Cusack, and Mike White
Synopsis
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 students the finer points of rock 'n' roll. The school's hard-nosed principal is rightly suspicious of Finn's activities. But Finn's roommate remains in the dark about what he's doing.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 3, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (6,019 votes)
Budget
$35M
Production budget
Box Office
$131.1M
3.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $131,100,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Scott Rudin Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School of Rock about?
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 hi...
Who directed School of Rock?
School of Rock was directed by Richard Linklater.
How long is School of Rock?
School of Rock has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was School of Rock released?
School of Rock was released on October 3, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in School of Rock?
The main cast of School of Rock includes Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White, Sarah Silverman, Miranda Cosgrove.
Is School of Rock worth watching?
School of Rock has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 6,019 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.