Overview
A slacker finds redemption through the power of music and the unexpected talents of his students.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- irreverent
- warm
- family movie night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics broadly celebrated Jack Black's exuberant performance, sharp comic timing, musical energy, and unusually perceptive family-friendly message.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Dewey takes Ned's substitute teaching assignment and presents himself as a teacher at the private school.
Dewey recognizes the children's musical talents and encourages them to perform, write, and take artistic roles.
The self-centered guitarist gradually becomes invested in his students and their shared band project.
The classroom rehearsals and Battle of the Bands performance foreground rock instrumentation, stage presence, and crowd excitement.
Films like School of Rock, and why
School of Rock
shared exuberant music comedy, outsider mentorship, and feel good ensemble energy
The Substitute
shared fish out of water comedy, unconventional teacher figure, and warm student ensemble
The Full Monty
shared performance-centered comedy, adult misfit protagonists, and joyful musical payoff
The Holdovers
shared rebellious self-expression, school setting, and uplifting ensemble spirit
Movie Details
- Director
- Richard Linklater
- Release Date
- 2003-10-03
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (6405)
Cast
- Jack Black
- Joan Cusack
- Mike White
- Sarah Silverman
- Miranda Cosgrove
- Joey Gaydos Jr.
- Kevin Alexander Clark
- Rivkah Reyes
- Robert Tsai
- Maryam Hassan
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu, Apple TV, fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Starz Apple TV channel, Apple TV Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is School of Rock about?
- A broke, rebellious guitarist impersonates a substitute teacher and turns a class of gifted children into a spirited rock band.
- What is School of Rock like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of School of Rock as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is School of Rock violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in School of Rock.
- What did critics think of School of Rock?
- Critics broadly celebrated Jack Black's exuberant performance, sharp comic timing, musical energy, and unusually perceptive family-friendly message.
- Which films are like School of Rock?
- Films with a similar feel include School of Rock, The Substitute, The Full Monty, and The Holdovers.
- How long is School of Rock?
- School of Rock runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch School of Rock?
- In United States, School of Rock streams on Hulu, Apple TV, fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Starz Apple TV channel, Apple TV Amazon Channel.
