The School of Rock

(2003)Directed by Richard Linklater110 min · PG-13Comedy, Family, Music
He just landed the gig of his life: 5th grade.

Dewey Finn (Jack Black), a guitarist dumped from his band, takes a job impersonating a substitute teacher at an upscale prep school just to cover his rent. He discovers his fifth-grade class can actually play, kids with real musical talent locked inside years of sitting still and obeying. Linklater lets the story breathe, finding warmth in watching a washed-up rocker and a roomful of kids discover they can make music together.

Jack Blackas Dewey Finn
Joan Cusackas Rosalie Mullins
Mike Whiteas Ned Schneebly
Sarah Silvermanas Patty Di Marco
Miranda Cosgroveas Summer Hathaway
Kevin Alexander Clarkas Freddy Jones
Rivkah Reyesas Katie
Robert Tsaias Lawrence
Maryam Hassanas Tomika
Aleisha Allenas Alicia
Caitlin Haleas Marta
Brian Faldutoas Billy
Z Infanteas Gordon
James Hoseyas Marco
Angelo Massaglias Frankie
Cole Hawkinsas Leonard
Lee Wilkofas Mr. Green
Kate McGregor-Stewartas Mrs. Lemmons
Lucas Babinas Spider
Chris Stackas Doug
Suzzanne Douglasas Tomika's Mother