# Rock of Ages (2012)

> Aspiring singers, fading rock royalty, and desperate club owners collide in a glittery 1980s Hollywood jukebox musical about romance, rebellion, and keeping the music alive.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/57006

## Facts

- Runtime: 123 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Music
- Director: Adam Shankman
- Cast: Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Alec Baldwin, Tom Cruise, Russell Brand, Malin Akerman, Paul Giamatti, Bryan Cranston
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1336608/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: exuberant, campy, nostalgic, karaoke night, nostalgic movie night

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