# Rock Star (2001)

> A devoted heavy metal imitator becomes the frontman of his favorite band and learns that rock-star glory cannot substitute for an authentic life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7152

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Music, Drama, Comedy
- Director: Stephen Herek
- Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Jennifer Aniston, Dominic West, Jason Bonham, Jeff Pilson, Zakk Wylde, Timothy Spall, Blas Elias
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0202470/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: energetic, witty, nostalgic, music movie night, rock fan gathering

## Movies like Rock Star

- [The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988)](https://ember.film/movie/22822)
- [Empire Records (1995)](https://ember.film/movie/7845)
- [Detroit Rock City (1999)](https://ember.film/movie/4939)
- [Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989)](https://ember.film/movie/14811)
- [Duets (2000)](https://ember.film/movie/10866)
- [That Thing You Do! (1996)](https://ember.film/movie/4766)
- [Airheads (1994)](https://ember.film/movie/7899)
- [Boogie Nights (1997)](https://ember.film/movie/2875)
- [Metal Lords (2022)](https://ember.film/movie/524202)
- [Song Sung Blue (2025)](https://ember.film/movie/7365744)

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