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The Rocker

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As a drummer with the '80s hairband Vesuvius, Robert "Fish" Fishman lived his dream as a rock 'n' roll demigod until his bandmates kicked him out. Twenty years later, Fish gets a second shot at sitting on the throne of music stardom when his teenage nephew's group hires him as the new drummer.
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With a predictable and lightweight story, the earnest efforts of the cast are squandered by The Rocker's bland script.

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Peter Rainer Christian Science Monitor Nov 21, 2008
B+
A whacked-out, superannuated, would-be rock star might seem to be too easy a comic target, but Wilson gives this sad sack so many fresh twists that he never wears out his welcome. Go to Full Review Wally Hammond Time Out Oct 17, 2008
3/6
As a movie, it may not rock, but it rolls along nicely enough. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide The Times (UK) Oct 17, 2008
2/5
There are occasionally amusing moments, but the writing lacks the warmth that made School of Rock such a hit. Go to Full Review Kaleem Aftab The National (UAE) Nov 1, 2018
It should be a fun ride but the dialogue and plot are too predictable and Wilson has no fun with the old-fogey role. Go to Full Review Ali Gray TheShiznit.co.uk Oct 14, 2012
3/5
The Rocker is more Keane than Keith Moon: slow, safe and about as edgy as a tangerine. Go to Full Review Kelly Vance East Bay Express Aug 15, 2011
More fun than a fifth of Rebel Yell and a bag of Quaaludes. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Mario D @RT70563598 Jun 1, 2026 almast School oRock twin, except for music, it miss Led Zeppelin so much! anyway very funny movie. Vindication theme withvery good payoff See more Ed R @JustcallmeER Jan 27, 2026 Absolutely hysterical comedy about a man getting his second chance at stardom as a famed drummer. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Oct 10, 2025 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 13, 2025 Funny in 1 hour and 42 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Language, Drug References, Nudity and Sexual References!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $6,400,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Dani G @RT81139271 Jun 30, 2025 Typical predictable comedy of losers achieving success. A semi-fun watch if you don't want to think much and don't want to invest so much time... See more Cory P @RT88904962 Oct 3, 2023 Great movie funny , good music and just a fun ride the whole way through. See more Read all reviews
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Peter Cattaneo

Director

Rainn Wilson

Robert "Fish" Fishman

Christina Applegate

Kim

Josh Gad

Matt

Teddy Geiger

Curtis

Emma Stone

Amelia

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Synopsis As a drummer with the '80s hairband Vesuvius, Robert "Fish" Fishman lived his dream as a rock 'n' roll demigod until his bandmates kicked him out. Twenty years later, Fish gets a second shot at sitting on the throne of music stardom when his teenage nephew's group hires him as the new drummer.
Director
Peter Cattaneo
Producer
Shawn Levy, Tom McNulty
Screenwriter
Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
21 Laps Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Language|Drug References|Nudity|Sexual References)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 20, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.4M
Runtime
1h 42m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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