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School of Rock

School of Rock

2003
Comedy, Family/Kids
1h 49m
Hell raising guitarist with delusions of grandeur Dewey Finn (Black) has been kicked out of his band. Desperate for work, he impersonates a substitute teacher and turns a class of fifth grade high-achievers into high-voltage rock and rollers. (Paramount)

Directed by:

Richard Linklater

Screenwriter:

Mike White

Starring:

Lee Wilkof, Joan Cusack, Mike White, Jack Black, Nicky Katt, Frank Whaley, Sarah Silverman, Joey Gaydos, Maryam Hassan, Kevin Alexander Clark, Rebecca Brown, Miranda Cosgrove

Genres:

Comedy, Family/Kids, Music

Countries:

Germany, USA

Language:

English
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School of Rock

2003
Comedy, Family/Kids
1h 49m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 20 Oct 2020
88
74th
If you don't like Jack Black in this, you never will.
Rated 20 Oct 2020
keysercomp06keysercomp06
Rated 27 Aug 2010
93
50th
Truly inspirational piece of work. Jack Black is a mastermind as Dewey Finn in this outrageously funny mix-up film. School of Rock is fun for the whole family, or just relaxing by yourself. Many hilarious quotes as well as life lessons. Highly reccomeded for music fans and movie goers alike. The story is one that has been done very little, if not at all before. Innstant classic and terrific movie overall, I have seen it personally nearly 50 or 60 times, I find it that great
Rated 27 Aug 2010
paxtonPaxton
Rated 15 May 2014
63
44th
The child in me loved the idea of reliving my own rock education, but the adult I am thought, "I paid for this education and he obliterated my son's understanding of math." And the eleven year old emo in me thought, "No Korn: FAIL!"
Rated 15 May 2014
servantdagonServantDagon
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
64th
Jack Black is awesome, the kids aren't annoying for once.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
doctor7doctor7
Rated 14 Aug 2007
62
41st
Some funny bits here and there but it's much more of a family film than a comedy. If you want to see what Jack Black humour tuned down for 12 year olds is like then check this out. It's still a pretty decent movie, just not really all that good.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
64
23rd
Formulaic but reasonably funny.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lisa_iilisa-
Rated 30 Jul 2013
1
1st
the nightmare of my childhood. saw maybe seven hundred times, never enjoyed it.
Rated 30 Jul 2013
lucluc
Rated 15 Oct 2009
85
94th
Very good comedy musicmovie. Especially the last hour was very good and the end was awesome. Great to see those kids playing in a classroom. I really enjoyed this hilarious movie. Jack black was super at the end leading the School of Rock.
Rated 15 Oct 2009
magbMagb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
30th
Quite entertaining, especially if you're a rock and roll fan.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
movieboymovieboy
Rated 03 Sep 2009
65
27th
Jack Black sucks
Rated 03 Sep 2009
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 29 Nov 2006
3
45th
An entertaining depiction of cantankerous and rebellious youth, stifled by uptight authority and liberated through ROCK AND ROLL.
Rated 29 Nov 2006
max22max22
Rated 29 Nov 2006
88
74th
Black, White and Linklater are some kind of holy trinity; they've made a kids movie that everyone will enjoy (though JB deserves the most credit for a performance so energetic that will leave you worn out).
Rated 29 Nov 2006
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 08 Oct 2011
78
62nd
A highlight for Jack Black's career. It managed to be appropriate for most ages while still being funny to a crowd over the age of 12. The kids were less hate-able than one would expect considering they are a large part of the film.
Rated 08 Oct 2011
tathieltathiel
Rated 09 Oct 2008
89
93rd
Some movies don't need a good story: they just need good music and... Jack Black!
Rated 09 Oct 2008
slow_riotSlow Riot
Rated 18 Jan 2008
55
28th
SEE JACK BLACK AS JACK BLACK IN THIS SMASH ROCK-COM
Rated 18 Jan 2008
munchforeverMunchForever
Rated 26 Jan 2007
82
63rd
Jack Black is pretty funny and the film is fun to watch. Wouldn't go out of my way to watch it again or by it though.
Rated 26 Jan 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 18 Mar 2007
76
52nd
Jack Black carries this movie on his back and makes it surprisingly entertaining. If you're a fan of physical comedy and can stand Black's overacting perhaps you will enjoy this.
Rated 18 Mar 2007
oldgoatoldgoat
Rated 29 Apr 2012
45
13th
I didn't see the charm that everyone else saw in this movie.
Rated 29 Apr 2012
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 02 Oct 2014
8
76th
School of Rock is a great comedy and it's tailor made for Jack Black. There's so much fun to be had with this film and it's absolutely hilarious. It's genius because at heart it's a kids film but there's so much humour and great Rock music for adults to enjoy also. Jack Black is absolutely brilliant and his energetic and gleeful performance carries the mediocre supporting cast. And the soundtrack as expected is a winner also with great songs from the likes of Led Zeppelin, Cream & Ramones.
Rated 02 Oct 2014
ndkchkNdkchk
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
48th
Not particularly funny, Jack Black does nothing, so on. But still, it's nice to see the world of classic rock given a mention, somewhere.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
andaybandayb
Rated 07 Apr 2010
40
15th
if it wasn't for Black, i'd rate this movie higher, but his over the top acting is too annoying. He keeps it on the extreme end all the time, he has no feel for pacing and delivering. The whole feel-good premise of the movie is cool, and the kids are quite talented, but still, it seems like mr linklater let a "sub" do his job, since it just doesn't feel like one of his movies. Could have been a lot more than a silly comedy if he actually edited the script and kept the reins on Black.
Rated 07 Apr 2010
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
95th
Jack Black pulls out all the stops on this one. He's at his most excitable and manic and he's a complete joy to watch. He has great chemistry with the kids and the music is catchy.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bunkenBunken
Rated 08 Jul 2012
70
71st
Jack Black doing what he's best at: Singing what he's doing! You either love or hate a Jack Black movie. Mostly I hate them, but this has a certain charm that did it for me...
Rated 08 Jul 2012
lewismeekingLewisMeeking
Rated 10 Mar 2020
76
54th
This isn't a technically great film, however while being cheesy and silly it's still a decent comedy. It also mildly tackles issues such as body positivity, which, while not being the most in-depth look into them, it's sure as hell enough for a kids film. While not the kind of film that you'd watch with your uni flatmates for a weekly movie night, it's definitely a great family movie.
Rated 10 Mar 2020
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 25 Apr 2024
9
92nd
God of rock, thank you for this hilarious, heartwarming, and kick-ass movie. The energy of a pitch-perfect Jack Black here is ridiculously infectious in masterfully crafted classroom scene after scene. A passionate artist finds their niche and kids are coming out of shells, learning to stand up for themselves and to The Man, getting fun nicknames, etc. The illegal teacher/missing children bit comes to an unrealistically easy resolution, but no one cares because we’re just enjoying the music.
Rated 25 Apr 2024
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 22 Mar 2008
80
77th
The usually annoying Jack Black is perfectly cast in this highly enjoyable comedy.
Rated 22 Mar 2008
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 25 Sep 2010
68
65th
Predictable but Black tones it down here and the laughs are fairly regular.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
cellophanecellophane
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
62nd
A riotously enjoyable movie that really soars thanks to Jack Black and a powerhouse group of talented kids.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
megladon8megladon8
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
64th
A very funny story with more heart than your average Hollywood comedy. Jack Black is priceless, and the kids are surprisingly good.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
whomperizewhomperize
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
84th
Anyone who doesn't like this move sucks. These kids totally rock.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
82nd
This is Jack Black at his best. School of Rock is a very funny, very entertaining film, and the kids in the film all have a lot of personality. It's a good, fun flick for all ages. Really good!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bownBown
Rated 08 Aug 2009
83
67th
Really...it's not great. It's formulaic, and most of the kids kind of suck. But it came out at just the right time in my life, Jack Black's playing himself to a point where it's more endearing than not, and the script and direction both have plenty of charm and personality, with a strong anti-authority theme (Linklater's doing?) running through the film that's pretty rare in a mainstream comedy. It's also super progressive re gender roles. As such I find it infinitely rewatchable. FUCK THA H8ERS
Rated 08 Aug 2009
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 29 Aug 2008
75
42nd
Humor didn't really work for me so I found it overrated.
Rated 29 Aug 2008
timmotimmo
Rated 13 Jun 2008
70
28th
Fun, but it holds back too much.
Rated 13 Jun 2008
duandskuduandsku
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
69th
School of Rock is a left-field charmer that achieves everything it strives to be. For having such an off-kilter agenda and remaining true to its anarchic agenda throughout, this manages to stay true to the heart of rock and be the kind of film I remember cherishing as a child. And I still do, to this day.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jazzlearnerjazz_learner
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
48th
a very funny movie. good music, decent acting, and a great ending that pulls it all together.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
nunstranglernunstrangler
Rated 18 Jul 2010
71
60th
Substitute any other actor for Black and this movie becomes a direct-to-video blip, or doesn't get made at all. Some plot points are treated casually (sometimes to the point of ignoring them), but Black's wild-eyed, fully-committed performance easily carries the day, and he's ably supported by the kids, all of whom can actually play and sing, and by a savvy script that takes the music seriously.
Rated 18 Jul 2010
lachapellelachapelle
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
67th
I enjoyed this movie, a lot. Jack Black is awesome. Movie loses one point for casting Sarah Silverman - far from my favorite actress, but appropriate for the role. The kids steal this movie. Great movie that belongs in your DVD collection.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
svicciarellisvicciarelli
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
50th
Hilarious, inspiring and not a shred of sentimentality.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
fabfunkfabfunk
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
57th
Charming, formulaic family comedy, with Jack Black earning his money as a lackadasical surprise substitute teacher unconvering a class of musical prodigies. Funny but forgettable.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
brandonsbrandons
Rated 10 Jul 2012
77
65th
Black's exuberant, gleeful performance turns The School of Rock into a hilarious, rocking good time.
Rated 10 Jul 2012
thundercloudThundercloud
Rated 09 Feb 2009
100
93rd
Jack Black is always great when it comes to movies
Rated 09 Feb 2009
vincentevincente
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
73rd
null
Rated 14 Aug 2007
fuxoftfuxoft
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
83rd
I liked it very much and I am not rock fan!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
queencelloqueencello
Rated 02 Jun 2008
20
11th
cute, but stupidly trite, with too many precocious kids and Jack Black as a guy to learn and teach life lessons is laughable.
Rated 02 Jun 2008
bbbdBBBD
Rated 27 Jan 2007
55
21st
PSI: 55. Yeah, that sounds about right, Criticker.
Rated 27 Jan 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 16 Feb 2007
70
82nd
Great film.
Rated 16 Feb 2007
freshFresh
Rated 18 Jul 2011
92
81st
Black's exuberant, gleeful performance turns School of Rock into a hilarious, rocking good time.
Rated 18 Jul 2011
dmguidrydmguidry
Rated 18 Jun 2009
65
37th
Jack Black fans will love this movie, but anyone that dislikes him will hate it. I laughed a good bit watching this movie, but overall it is pretty mediocre and predictable.
Rated 18 Jun 2009
lolziballzlolziballz
Rated 19 Dec 2008
60
23rd
fun movie
Rated 19 Dec 2008
icarusIcarus
Rated 07 Oct 2007
70
40th
It goes down easy enough, though Black dominates the film in a way that the story seems to recognize is problematic: just as he learns to back off and let the kids have their day, so should the filmmakers have slowly lessened his role and portrayed the kids as flourishing. I suspect that's what they were going for with the big performance, but it feels too little in retrospect, leaving the child characters feeling mostly bland. Joan Cusack is magnificent, though.
Rated 07 Oct 2007
warlockwarlock
Rated 09 Apr 2007
85
85th
Very entertaining comedy! Although Black seemed to be playing himself at times.
Rated 09 Apr 2007
ryangryang
Rated 27 Apr 2007
75
43rd
This is basically just Sister Act with Jack Black...but I like Black otherwise the score would be lower
Rated 27 Apr 2007
pepsi_manPepsi-Man
Rated 21 Jul 2009
2
39th
Is this really a Linklater film? Mildly recommendable.
Rated 21 Jul 2009
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 06 Apr 2019
90
84th
School of Rock is a little bit of everything. It has some comedy, drama, and a story that makes everybody feel pretty good about themselves. People can relate to Jack Black's character because he is a loser. We know what it is like to be him because we are him. But, we can also understand that when we are at our most loserest time we also want to do something good which is what this movie shows us. Black's character just wants to show these kids that they can do anything.
Rated 06 Apr 2019
halfjapaneseHalfJapanese
Rated 14 Jan 2010
35
9th
It's watchable, which is more than you can say about most of Jack Black's films, but it's probably best left to the middle school set.
Rated 14 Jan 2010
imogenImogen
Rated 12 Oct 2013
8
60th
Totally silly premise, but somehow works. Very charming. Jack Black is endearing rather than annoying. The music is great.
Rated 12 Oct 2013
grapeGrape
Rated 06 May 2024
75
51st
4 Maig 2024 - M'ha fet entrar bastant a la pel·lícula i m'ha agradat com estava gravada. Semblava molt més una obra artesanal que un blockbuster. Ha estat bé que no hi hagués història romàntica, sinó que la relació principal fos entre ell i els nens.
Rated 06 May 2024
budcortbudcort
Rated 27 Jun 2007
90
79th
Great film for all ages.
Rated 27 Jun 2007
zapfdingbatzapfdingbat
Rated 09 Jul 2007
50
24th
meh
Rated 09 Jul 2007
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 02 Mar 2011
85
73rd
The role Jack Black was meant to play. It's not just a kid movie, nor a rock n roll movie, nor just a guy finally maturing movie. It's all three, and truly funny.
Rated 02 Mar 2011
mdruskinmdruskin
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
88th
Awesome movie. So much heart and soul. Just a little bit cliche.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tyler170018tyler170018
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
93rd
awsome!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
pianoopianoo
Rated 01 May 2009
70
71st
What a happy surprise! Love that film
Rated 01 May 2009
sexy19sexy19
Rated 13 Jul 2008
100
0th
this film is fantastic
Rated 13 Jul 2008
neil_millerNeil Miller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
86th
Jack Black is emerging as a big star when it comes to the merging of music and film. And while Black is the lead here, the children around him truly make this film more than just another anti-authoritarian middle school opus; it makes it a superbly entertaining journey back into childhood.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
daniellanDaniellaN
Rated 14 Aug 2007
69
30th
Fun movie to see when you're sad.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tnmoviefan2TnMovieFan2
Rated 23 Dec 2010
82
65th
Great comedy that brings the younger generation wonderful rock music
Rated 23 Dec 2010
jmac525JMac525
Rated 09 May 2014
67
33rd
Overrated, but still a good musical comedy meant for all ages.
Rated 09 May 2014
drrobertdr_Robert
Rated 11 Jul 2024
3
41st
Jack Black spelar Jack Black och den här storyn har jag sett 1000 varianter på tidigare. Ändå lite småcharmigt. En typisk trea.@Movie Nights in Brooklyn, Prospect Park.
Rated 11 Jul 2024
ymyogevymyogev
Rated 22 Oct 2016
80
61st
Richard, please do more like these, and less like Boyhood.
Rated 22 Oct 2016
atlas423Atlas423
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
69th
Very watchable
Rated 14 Aug 2007
wezzoWezzo
Rated 23 Jan 2015
96
96th
I can't help but adore every minute of this joyous, rollicking ride. Jack Black is on his finest form here, from slacking to crackling in thirty minutes flat. The music is a joy to behold, and Black's genuine enthusiasm is utterly infectious. An extremely fun way to spend a hundred minutes; it always leaves me with a goofy smile on my face.
Rated 23 Jan 2015
jarmannJarmann
Rated 08 Nov 2007
65
31st
Some fun while it lasts, quickly forgotten. Jack Black earns a few dollars more on his Tenacious D act.
Rated 08 Nov 2007
xmulderxxmulderx
Rated 05 Jun 2010
50
50th
Meathead garbage.
Rated 05 Jun 2010
tails32xtails32x
Rated 14 Aug 2007
35
18th
The movie feels like a set up for one of the biggest punch lines in history. Only to get to the punch line wasn't that fun and the punch line wasn't that funny.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
silencersilencer
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
46th
Simple but Jack Black's entusiasm wil get you! This man doesn't acting he is living in this movie so the kids.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
stopherjonesstopherjones
Rated 31 Mar 2009
50
18th
A reasonable enough film, but one that disappointed against my better expectations.
Rated 31 Mar 2009
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 29 Oct 2021
74
62nd
okul, geçici öğretmen, rock, gitarist, rock grubu, yarisma ÇOCUKLARLA izledim.
Rated 29 Oct 2021
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 20 Jan 2008
75
67th
Jack Black's live-wire performance is the reason to see this amusing, ridiculous comedy.
Rated 20 Jan 2008
aarona1caarona1c
Rated 26 Aug 2007
45
40th
Jack Black...great soundtrack, not so great comedy.
Rated 26 Aug 2007
shoranShoran
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
63rd
Well, sometimes you have to be a sucker for comedy.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
asilaydyingAsILayDying
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
26th
A pretty decent family/comedy. If Jack Black didn't grace this film with his comical presence, this might have been so-so at best.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mspraguemsprague
Rated 18 Feb 2018
65
45th
Its funny and full of some good fun.
Rated 18 Feb 2018
wienerwiener
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
76th
Much as I hate Jack Black I have to admit this was a fun little film. I even liked him in this film dammit. Recommended.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bpollettbpollett
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
46th
Kids made it entertaining, funny story.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
gorejunkygorejunky
Rated 19 Aug 2010
80
39th
Surprisingly fun and entertaining movie with some really great music! Black is very likeable as the music teacher. Very well done. Recommended!
Rated 19 Aug 2010
dorothyozDorothyOz
Rated 23 Aug 2015
60
26th
Funny concept but wasn't too keen
Rated 23 Aug 2015
bmuniseBmunise
Rated 16 Jan 2009
90
38th
Entertaining, but still pointless.
Rated 16 Jan 2009
stflyst_fly
Rated 21 Aug 2007
25
26th
ok
Rated 21 Aug 2007
mystericemysterice
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
73rd
Sentimental fare but saved by Jack Black and his antics.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bugzy41450bugzy41450
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
80th
funny and clean at the same time, a rarity
Rated 14 Aug 2007
liltxgal98liltxgal98
Rated 11 Feb 2009
92
55th
I really enjoyed this
Rated 11 Feb 2009
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 08 Oct 2007
85
88th
For who likes rock, kick ass! The performance of Jack Black is sensational, a sense of madness and passion for rock.
Rated 08 Oct 2007
joyy89joyy89
Rated 14 Aug 2007
97
76th
Yea
Rated 14 Aug 2007
shorty18shorty_18
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
52nd
for those of you about to rock.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
adurraAdurra
Rated 20 Nov 2009
67
42nd
Jack Black Rock = bom divertimento
Rated 20 Nov 2009
svnhfsvnhf
Rated 25 Aug 2012
36
17th
Let me just say this now; I hate Jack Black. And a cutesy movie about a down-on-his-luck guitarist who steals his friends job and then convinces a class of children to play boring rock music doesn't help my view on him. I just can not find the will to enjoy this movie; it has music that I don't particularly care for (at least not what the actual band plays), it has a lead that I find increasingly unfunny and the story is just so standard. Supposed feel good movie, well, I felt bad afterwards.
Rated 25 Aug 2012
tjlmovfrks23TjlMovFrks23
Rated 20 Apr 2013
85
72nd
a fresh and hilarious take on musical comedy. Which revolves around Jack Black stand out sole performance with his over the top rock obsessed character Dewey Finn as its foul plan to earn easy money as a substitute teacher turned into motivating and inspiring his student to be more energetic through Rock music. Mostly relied on one man show of Jack Black drawing attention to himself that fortunately was enough to kept the film at its edge of stellar excitement.
Rated 20 Apr 2013
fudgiebfudgieb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
20
6th
Pretty despicable by my measures. Basically, it lionizes a guy who forges documents to gain entry to a school and get a paycheck, who disregards the school's curriculum because HE feels that kids can learn more through the music that he forcefeeds them than you can through reading, and makes Jack Black as pompous and arrogant and undeservedly famous as ever.
Rated 14 Aug 2007

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