The Rocker 2008
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56 Reviews
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SplatIn the 1980s, a drummer is abandoned by his band just before they become rock superstars. Twenty years later, the drummer sees his second chance at stardom arise when he is asked to perform with his teenage nephew's high school rock band.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Robert 'Fish' Fishman
as Curtis
as Matt Gadman
as Amelia
as Kim
as Stan
as Lisa
as David Marshall
as Lex
as Gator
Director:
Writer:
Wallace Wolodarsky, Maya Forbes, Ryan Jaffe
Stars:
Rainn Wilson, Teddy Geiger, Josh Gad, Emma Stone, Christina Applegate, Jeff Garlin, Jane Lynch, Jason Sudeikis, Will Arnett, Howard Hesseman,
Genres:
Comedy,Music
Release Date:
2008 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
102 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Rocker
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
MF
RJ
Cast
as Robert 'Fish' Fishman
as Curtis
as Matt Gadman
as Amelia
as Kim
as Stan
as Lisa
as David Marshall
as Lex
as Gator
as Kerr
as Trash
as Sticks
as Billy
as Carol
as Violet
as Kip
as Aziz
as Erica
as Amelia's Mom
as Amelia's Dad
as Moby Type Kid
as I Heart Matt Girl
as Gary
as Leon
as Jeremy
as Jeremy's Mother
as Mr. Lee
as Barney
as Self
as Trashy Groupie
as Paul
as Amy
as Prom Queen Jennifer
as Prom King Josh
as Self
as Crazy Fan (uncredited)
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